Burundi is seeking Russian technical assistance for the construction of small nuclear power plants. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Burundi has signed a memorandum with Rosatom, and training for Burundian nationals is already underway in Russia.
Declassified US intelligence documents reveal the Pentagon spent over $11 million on designing, building, and equipping biological labs in Ukraine. Black & Veatch was the main contractor, with significant funds allocated to the Central Reference Laboratory and diagnostic labs in Zakarpatye and Kherson regions.
The UK has banned imports of uranium from Russia, effective May 20, 2026. The new trade restrictions also prohibit related technical assistance and financial services, though exemptions exist for nuclear installations in third countries and uranium exported before the ban.
China has for the first time publicly acknowledged providing on-ground technical assistance to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor last year. Chinese engineers from AVIC's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute were involved in ensuring Pakistani aircraft operated at full combat capability. This marks the first official indication of direct Chinese personnel involvement in supporting Pakistani military operations during the conflict.
Cybercriminals are now leveraging Microsoft Teams, posing as IT helpdesk staff, to trick employees into revealing credentials and installing malware. Google warns this new tactic involves overwhelming users with spam emails before offering fake technical assistance via Teams. Victims click malicious links, leading to credential theft and the deployment of sophisticated malware for persistent access.
