FDA to bolster cybersecurity of medical devices

After a series of computer security problems in medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to make sure companies do as much as possible to defend against hacking and other threats.

Afghan Taliban Prepare for New Peace Talks with US: Sources

The Taliban are preparing to send a delegation for further talks with US officials about ending the conflict in Afghanistan, two officials involved with the process said on Tuesday, adding that the meeting could address a possible prisoner swap.

Shooting near Chicago high school wounds 3, at least 1 a student

Three people were shot Monday outside of a high school on Chicago’s South Side, police said.

Russia launches biggest war games since Cold War

Russia has launched its biggest military exercise since the Cold War, involving about 300,000 service personnel, in eastern Siberia.

China is sending 3,200 troops to take part in “Vostok-2018”, with many Chinese armoured vehicles and aircraft. Mongolia is also sending some units.

Charges against North Korea mark new phase in cyber crackdown

Department of Justice (DOJ) officials have unsealed a massive, 179 page-long complaint against a North Korean hacker, marking a significant benchmark in U.S. efforts to crack down on foreign cyberattacks.

Paris knife attack: Seven injured, four seriously

French police have detained a man who stabbed seven people, injuring four seriously, in an attack on tourists and passers-by in Paris.

Taliban kills dozens of Afghan forces in multiple attacks

At least 37 Afghan security forces and pro-government fighters killed in attacks, according to provincial officials.

Smart Home Users Failing on Security Basics

Basic security mistakes such as weak passwords and unpatched firmware are exposing smart homes to heightened cyber-risk, according to Bitdefender.

Afghanistan: Two journalists among 20 killed in Kabul blasts

Twin bombings at a sports club in Kabul on Wednesday killed at least 20 people, including two journalists, and wounded 70 others.

Police detain suspected shooter in Cincinnati’s Fountain Square, dispatcher says

Police detained a suspect in a shooting Thursday at a Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati’s Fountain Square, a police dispatcher said.