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Ukraine Marks Somber Anniversary as Zelenskyy Vows Resolve Amid Fractured Allied Support

Ukrainians pay tribute to victims of the Russian invasion, on the day marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion. As Ukraine enters another year of full‑scale war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the anniversary to deliver a message of defiance and endurance. Speaking to the nation, he emphasized that Ukraine’s determination to resist Russia has not weakened, even as the conflict grinds on with no clear end in sight. Zelenskyy highlighted the sacrifices made by civilians and soldiers alike, framing Ukraine’s struggle as a fight for national survival and democratic values. His remarks came at a moment when international unity — once a defining feature of the early months of the invasion — shows signs of strain. Several of Ukraine’s key partners remain committed to providing military and financial support, but political divisions, shifting priorities, and domestic pressures in some allied countries have complicated efforts to maintain a cohesive front. Debates...

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Global IT Systems Recover After Major Outage Caused by Faulty Software Update

   

                                          

Businesses and services worldwide are gradually returning to normal after a massive IT outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The update, which was not the result of a cyberattack, led to widespread disruptions across various sectors, including airlines, banks, healthcare, and media.

The issue began when a defect in a content update for CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software caused Windows computers to crash, displaying the infamous “blue screen of death.” This malfunction affected numerous organizations globally, grounding flights, disrupting banking services, and causing delays in healthcare and other critical services.

CrowdStrike’s CEO, George Kurtz, apologized for the disruption and assured that a fix had been deployed. However, the recovery process is expected to take some time as businesses work through backlogs and other issues caused by the outage.

The incident has highlighted the vulnerabilities in the world’s interconnected technologies and the need for better contingency plans to prevent such widespread disruptions in the future.


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