How the Chinese surveillance state is suffocating its citizen (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 12, 2024 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Over the past decade and a half, the Chinese techno-authoritarian state has deeply entrenched itself in the day-to-day lives of citizens through the use of highly sophisticated surveillance technology. Two of the world's largest manufacturers of video surveillance equipment, Hikvision and Dahua, have revolutionized the industry and exported their products to hundreds of countries worldwide.

Canada suspends 30 arms sales permits for Israel

IANS | September 11, 2024 7:35 AM

Ottawa, Sep 11 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has said that Ottawa has suspended about 30 existing permits for arms sales to Israel, local media reported.