Iran bans mobile phones in parliament over security concerns
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Iran bans mobile phones in parliament over security concerns | Caliber.Az

Iran has banned the use of mobile phones within its parliamentary chambers and committee meetings, citing rising security concerns, state media reported on July 27. The decision was supported by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who emphasized the need to maintain legislative focus and address security vulnerabilities, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iran International.  “The matter of…

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China Mobile announces breakthrough in 6G technology

China Mobile announces breakthrough in 6G technology

China Mobile has unveiled major progress in sixth-generation (6G) communication technology, marking a significant milestone in the global race for next-generation connectivity. The announcement was made at the 2025 China Internet Conference, where company executives shared details of their achievements in both research and pilot deployment, Caliber.Az reports via Chinese media. Cheng Jianjun, Deputy General…

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An eerie calm: The fragile equilibrium of Putin’s Russia

An eerie calm: The fragile equilibrium of Putin’s Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing domestic calm, skillfully engineered over 25 years in power, is now under mounting strain. As noted by Foreign Affairs, initially crafted through a blend of economic incentives, ideological nationalism, and selective repression, this “eerie calm” insulated most Russians from political risk and foreign policy entanglements. But the full-scale invasion of…

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Media: Putin reveals over 28,000 sanctions imposed on Russia's entities, individuals

Media: Putin reveals over 28,000 sanctions imposed on Russia’s entities, individuals

18 March 2025 19:21 Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that a total of 28,595 sanctions were imposed on individuals and legal entities from Russia. Putin made these remarks during the plenary session of the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.   He noted that while it…

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China's Xi Jinping snubs EU summit, sending premier instead

China’s Xi Jinping snubs EU summit, sending premier instead

China’s President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to attend a key summit in Brussels marking the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, sparking concerns among European officials about Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties. Instead, China’s second-ranked leader, Premier Li Qiang, will represent China at the summit, meeting with the presidents of the European Council…

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