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Russian T-14 Armata. Photo: Reuters

Russia Tests T-14 Armata, its Most Advanced Tank, in Syria

The T-14 is one of the few 4th-generation tanks in service anywhere in the world but it is said to be a work in progress. Russia's military has also checked the capabilities of other recently-developed weapons systems, such as fighters and cruise missiles, in the Middle Eastern country  

Senior Al-Shabaab Terrorist Killed in US Airstrike

Assessments carried out following the attack confirmed the death of the high-ranking leader, who was said to have held significant positions that facilitated the Somali terror group's violent and harmful activities in the East African region

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Zoom's Popularity Explodes, But Security Shortcomings Emerge

Security vulnerabilities of the Zoom video conferencing platform used by millions of people worldwide has sparked concern in both the public and private sectors. The company says it takes its users' privacy, trust and security very seriously and is working to ensure that users can stay operational and connected amid the coronavirus pandemic.    
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