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Sunday July 28th, 2024 night edition

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ATM services were knocked out at top Russian banks on Saturday, July 27, day five of a large-scale Ukrainian cyberattack, a source working in Ukrainian intelligence told Kyiv Post.

The customers of several Russian banks couldn’t withdraw cash, because when attempting to use ATMs, their debit and credit cards were immediately blocked, the source said in written comments.

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The Ukrainian cyberattack began on the morning of July 23.

Caused interruptions to the Russian mobile and internet providers Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, and Rostelecom.

Attacked popular online messengers and the largest Russian social networks.

The attack is “gaining momentum,” the source added in Saturday’s comments. »

Donald Trump Saying 'You Won't Have to Vote' in Four Years Sparks Fear

Authored by newsweek.com
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Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, spoke in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday evening as he laid out his policy plans if reelected in November.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA Believers' Summit conference at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Friday in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump’s remarks at the summit in which he said “you won't have to vote” in four years has sparked fear across social media. »

Customers who save on electric bills could be forced to pay utility company for lost profits • Louisiana Illuminator

Authored by lailluminator.com

While the idea might seem like a straightforward solution to cut back on waste, utility company executives aren’t very happy with it.

Less waste leads to lower electric bills, which could mean lower profits for the utilities.

Even though customers are covering all the costs of the program, the utility companies could end up squeezing them for lost profits with so-called “under-earning” fees. »

G20 agrees to work to effectively tax the superrich – DW – 07

Authored by dw.com

G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the superrich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a broader agreement.

Finance ministers from the G20 nations agreed to work toward effectivelytaxing the superrich, according to a statement adopted Friday after a meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

"With full respect to tax sovereignty, we will seek to engage cooperatively to ensure that ultra-high-net-worth individuals are effectively taxed," the statement said. »

Can India Rise Without South Asia?

Authored by thediplomat.com

First, one often forgets that China’s rise as a global power was preceded by its emergence as a regional power.

For example, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal are close to concluding a tripartite agreement aimed at improving cross-border electricity trading.

Ultimately, can India rise without the region? »