What is WannaCry?

What is WannaCry?

Hundreds of thousands of people across the world fell victim to a massive ransomware attack over the weekend of 13 May. Known as WannaCry, or WannaCrypt, the malicious software crippled the NHS, the Russian government and other companies, before being stopped.
May 15, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Putin plays piano during break at Silk Road summit

Putin plays piano during break at Silk Road summit

While awaiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin played a few tunes. The two leaders were meeting for bilateral talks during Chinas Silk Road summit. Putin reportedly played passages from Soviet-era songs about Moscow and St Petersburg.
May 15, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Brexit Britain tries to woo China for increased trade at Belt and Road summit

Brexit Britain tries to woo China for increased trade at Belt and Road summit

Britain hopes for increased trade with China as Beijing presses forward with its ambitious Silk Road plan aimed at developing worldwide growth. Also known as the Belt and the Road initiative, the Silk Road programme hopes to increase global infrastructure and open up international trade routes in Eurasia.
May 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Theresa May praises NHS staff reaction after cyberattack

Theresa May praises NHS staff reaction after cyberattack

While service to most NHS hospitals has been restored following the unprecedented ransomware attack on organizations worldwide, Theresa May highlighted the dedication of NHS staff during the incident. She also defended the decision not to chair a Cobra meeting, leaving Home Secretery Amber Rudd to deal with the aftermath of the cyberattack.
May 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Syrian Democratic Forces recapture Tabqa Dam from Isis

Syrian Democratic Forces recapture Tabqa Dam from Isis

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) liberated Tabqa city and a nearby dam from Isis. Tabqa Dam provides hundreds of thousands of Syrians with water and electricity.Also known as the Euphrates Dam, its recapture is an important victory. The US-backed SFD surveyed the damage to its structure. They also removed the Isis flag and unfurled their own banners.
May 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter