The Russian World - russianworld.net - The News And Times

Month: February 2024

Putin’s tank massacre: Battlefield footage shows entire column of 11 Russian armoured vehicles obliterated by Ukrainian drones

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

The losses – mainly inflicted by FPV kamikaze drones – have outraged pro-Putin war-watchers and show a Kyiv military success amid the on-going stalemate of the war.

Selected Articles

Digital rights groups identity 35 Pegasus hacking victims in Jordan

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

IBWR25BNPUI6ZML5TBOBQ3PDHA.jpg&w=1440

They include more than a dozen media workers and several human rights lawyers and activists.

Selected Articles

@thehill: Saudi investment fund fights Senate subcommittee subpoena https://t.co/oWqd2zo1Xt https://t.co/PBN638auzO

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

Saudi investment fund fights Senate subcommittee subpoena https://t.co/oWqd2zo1Xt pic.twitter.com/PBN638auzO

— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2024

Selected Articles

@thehill: US military shoots down Iranian drones, Houthi missiles, over Gulf of Aden https://t.co/fRhPQanb4t https://t.co/QEvJ9Zoisj

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

US military shoots down Iranian drones, Houthi missiles, over Gulf of Aden https://t.co/fRhPQanb4t pic.twitter.com/QEvJ9Zoisj

— The Hill (@thehill) February 1, 2024

Selected Articles

@guardian: Witnesses describe ‘horrific’ attack with corrosive substance in south London https://t.co/5QZTjplxep

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

Witnesses describe ‘horrific’ attack with corrosive substance in south London https://t.co/5QZTjplxep

— The Guardian (@guardian) February 1, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

10 melhores jogos de estratégia para PC – Olhar Digital

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

Uma pesquisa realizada pela plataforma MindMiners, divulgada recentemente, revelou que os jogos de estratégia são os favoritos entre os jogadores brasileiros – e muitos destes usam o PC como plataforma de escolha.

Russia and Ukraine

NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) Charts, Data & News – Yahoo Finance

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 1, 2024

Find the latest information on NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) including data, charts, related news and more from Yahoo Finance

News Review

Podcast by Mike Nova 2

FBI News Review: August 2026
https://share.gemini.google/sFAZcThetne5
Created with 3.1 Pro August 25, 2026 at 03:29 PM
Published August 25, 2026 at 03:32 PM
FBI News Review

Here is a review of the most significant recent news and press releases involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from August 2026:

Major Data Releases
Historic Drop in Violent Crime: On August 24, 2026, the FBI released new data indicating that the nation’s violent crime rate fell by 9.3% in 2025. This marks the largest year-to-year decline since the FBI began estimating crime trends in 1936.
FBI (.gov)

Hate Crime Trends: The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program revealed that while overall hate crime incidents in the U.S. declined from 11,404 in 2024 to 10,606 in 2025, specific categories saw spikes. Notably, anti-Sikh and anti-Hindu hate crimes rose by approximately 24% and 28%, respectively, despite the broader downward trend.
The Economic Times

High-Profile Cases & Bureau Controversies
DOJ Defends James Comey Prosecution: The Justice Department recently filed court documents defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey. Comey was indicted earlier in the year for posting an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to read “8647”. Prosecutors argue the post was a coded threat against Donald Trump (the 47th president, with “86” used as slang for getting rid of something). Comey’s legal team has asked for the case to be dismissed, arguing it is protected speech and part of a “vindictive and selective prosecution”.
The Guardian

Fulton County Election Analysts Fired: In July 2026, reports emerged that the FBI fired two analysts who expressed concerns about the bureau’s investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia. The analysts reportedly felt the probe was politically motivated and lacked sufficient evidence.
CBS News

Operations & Cyber Threats
Iranian Cyber Indictments: On August 18, 2026, the FBI announced charges against 17 Iranian nationals accused of conducting a massive cyber theft campaign on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian entities.
FBI

New Task Force Model: The FBI recently announced the implementation of a new joint task force model with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). This initiative has already led to the dismantling of multi-state drug trafficking operations, including recent crackdowns on major fentanyl and crack cocaine networks.
FBI (.gov)
+ 1

Scam & Ransomware Alerts: The bureau’s Boston field office recently warned of a new scam where individuals spoof the FBI’s phone numbers and impersonate agents to urge victims to switch to encrypted applications. The FBI also released new intelligence on the Medusa Ransomware group and warnings about job scammers targeting applicants on platforms like LinkedIn.
FBI

Search Episodes

FBI News Review- August 2026

August 25, 2026

Mike Nova 2

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks

August 25, 2026

Mike Nova 2

Global Briefs – Conversation with Gemini – 8.25.26

August 25, 2026

Mike Nova 2

The Mecca Agreement and Iran – Conversation with Gemini

August 25, 2026