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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Venezuela's Maduro Targets Opposition Figures Amidst Guyana Invasion Preparations"

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has issued arrest warrants for opposition politicians challenging his move to annex oil-rich Essequibo, as he seeks to maintain his presidency amidst falling popularity. Maduro has placed the disputed territory under military jurisdiction, putting Exxon and Chevron's oil operations at risk. Following a referendum, Maduro declared the return of Essequibo to Venezuela, leading to the arrest warrants for opposition members. The recent easing of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela was conditioned on holding free and fair elections in 2024, but there has been no talk of reversing the easing based on Maduro's actions. Exxon and Chevron have refrained from commenting on the situation, while Maduro vows to hand out exploration and extraction licenses in the area.

via OilPrice.com|

#guyana #nicolas-maduro #oil-rich-essequibo

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

Apple Alerts Indian Journalists and Opposition Politicians of Hacking Attempts by Government

Apple has warned at least 20 prominent Indians, including opposition politicians and journalists, that they were targeted by state-sponsored cyberattacks, raising concerns about government surveillance. The notifications, sent by Apple, did not explicitly name the Indian government as the perpetrator or confirm the success of the hacking attempts. This comes after allegations emerged in 2021 that hundreds of Indian phone numbers were potential targets for surveillance using the Pegasus spyware. The Indian government has neither confirmed nor denied its use of Pegasus. Apple's warnings highlight the need for accountability and transparency regarding the use of spyware and surveillance in India.

via The Washington Post|

#apple #cybersecurity #india