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Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

Unpredictable internet outages pose a headache for many small companies in Russia, with billions of dollars in digital sales at risk.

A waitress holds a glass of wine in the Skrepka restaurant in Moscow, Russia, April 17, 2026.
 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Israeli teen indicted for working with Iranian operatives, charged with espionage

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Two Israeli brothers indicted after selling fake AI-generated information to Iranian agent


Israel’s Foreign Ministry names two UNRWA employees as Hamas terrorists, citing new evidence

Madhoun’s supposed ID card named him as “Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza.”

Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

Dead Sea hotel worker conducted espionage for Iran, indictment charges

The defendant was allegedly contacted via Telegram last year and paid 12,000 shekels to carry out tasks for an Iranian agent.

 THE CONTRAST of white salt ‘mushrooms’ against the turquoise background of the Dead Sea creates an apocalyptic landscape.

UK COVID denier convicted of terrorism after posting encouragement for violent uprising

The individual, who is a COVID denier, was convicted of terrorism after encouraging a violent uprising against the British government.

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Abakar Abakarov, Dagestani Islamist linked to 2023 airport pogrom, found dead in Turkey

Abakarov had been on Russia’s federal wanted list since November 14, 2023, after authorities linked him to the 2023 unrest in Dagestan’s capital.

Dagestani activist Abakar Abakarov

Dutch teenagers arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, report says

The Telegraaf reported that the boys had been contacted by pro-Russian hackers on Telegram.

An exterior of The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, September 22, 2025.

False Telegram post claims Iranian missiles aimed at Israel

Several Hebrew-language media outlets picked up the message and republished it without independent verification.

Israeli officials respond to the fabricated reports of an Iranian missile, Septemebr 11, 2025.

Hamas publishes video of Gaza hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel

In the video, Gilboa-Dalal said he couldn't believe he was still alive after 22 months of war, and that he was being held in Gaza City.

Guy Gilboa-Dala, Alon Ohel.

Editor's Notes: Israel’s media landscape has changed, and so has the country - comment

After October 7, Israelis moved from TV bulletins to social feeds, with Channel 14 gaining ground.

Many Israelis will base all of their information on these news-aggregating WhatsApp groups.

Russia orders state-backed app, WhatsApp rival, to be pre-installed on all phones and tablets

Russia's government is seeking greater control over the internet space.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Acting Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Region Maria Kostyuk in Moscow, Russia, August 20, 2025.

Russia starts restricting some calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax says

Russia has long sought to establish what it calls digital sovereignty by promoting home-grown services.

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