Two improvised explosive devices caused explosions in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Al-Ikhbaria TV. Syrian internal security forces are investigating the incident to identify those responsible. The blasts reportedly occurred near the Tourism Ministry and a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying.
Syrian Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 20 individuals involved in attacks on internal security checkpoints near Kobani. The ministry stated that it would deal with any transgressions with the utmost severity to protect state institutions and citizens' security. These incidents coincide with the ongoing implementation of a January agreement to integrate Kurdish self-administration institutions into the Syrian government.
Attacks targeting Syrian Internal Security Forces checkpoints near Kobani (Ain al-Arab) have escalated, with accusations directed at the 'Revolutionary Youth' affiliated with the SDF. Tribal leaders view this as pressure on the Syrian government, while the MSD calls them 'individual actions'.
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is seeking Russian support for internal security and counter-terrorism efforts. COMESA also aims to collaborate with Russia on its new digital payment platform to reduce reliance on the US dollar and lower costs for SMEs.
Syrian Internal Security Forces arrested former military official Mohammed Mohsen Niouf, who held the rank of Major General under the previous regime and served in prominent military positions. He has been referred to the relevant authorities for investigation and legal proceedings.
Polymarket experienced a significant POL drain, initially feared to be a hack. The platform clarified it was an internal operational security breach due to a compromised private key, not a smart-contract exploit. User funds and market resolution remain safe.
Algeria has appointed Major General Mounir Zahi as the new Director General of Internal Security, replacing Major General Abdelkader Aït Waraabi after less than a year in the role. This marks the sixth change in leadership for the sensitive security agency since 2019, signaling ongoing instability within the apparatus.
A new study by engineering experts from China's People’s Armed Police Force presents a hypothetical scenario where urban unrest following a military takeover is managed entirely by autonomous machines. The scenario describes roadblocks deployed automatically, key instigators identified and captured via facial recognition, internet connectivity cut off, and demonstrators dispersing without confronting any police officers in person.
A study by China's People's Armed Police Force engineers outlines a scenario where autonomous machines manage urban unrest through roadblocks, facial recognition, and internet blackouts without human police intervention. The scenario depicts a crowd protesting after a military takeover assaulting government installations.
