Editorial Team of the online edition of Blitz

Swiss government plans to expose identity of anonymous bank accounts

Identity of the holders of anonymous bank accounts in Swiss banks may now get exposed. Writes Dean Starkman The Swiss government plans to create a central registry to identify the

United Nations cash goes to human rights abusers in Syria

The United Nations has paid out tens of millions of dollars to Syrian companies linked to war profiteers, human rights abusers, and sanctioned figures linked to the Bashar Al-Assad regime,

Donald Trump’s strange return on Twitter

On October 29, 2022, former US president Donald Trump resurfaced on Twitter with a tweet stating: “Thank you Elon Musk, I’m back!!!” His account profile says, “MAGA l Support Commentary”

Nigeria faces tremendous threats from terrorist groups

Nigeria is facing serious threats posed by terrorist groups. Writes Al Chukwuma Okoli Terrorism is one of the world’s greatest security challenges. Trying to predict it is an important part

American voters are angry about midterm elections

Regardless of their political affiliations, American voters are angry. Writes Steven Webster Regardless of whether they live in a red state or a blue state, identify as Democrats or Republicans,

Spyware turns phones into weapons

Sophisticated spyware is capable of infiltrating into any smartphone, while messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal or any are no more secured. Writes Fred Guterl Aida Alami has always

Mexican President López Obrador’s pledge to curb spyware

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s 2018 promise to end illegal surveillance. Writes Jan-Albert Hootsen “Practically nothing.” RíoDoce magazine editor Andrés Villarreal spoke with a sigh and a hint of resignation as

Abuses on US bases in Persian Gulf

Defense contractors in Persian Gulf hire thousands of foreigners. Many are trapped by employment practices banned by the US. Writes Katie McQue Foreign workers for defense contractors on at least four

Nigerian weapons broker lands secret deal in Senegal

Lavie Commercial Brokers, a firm behind a recent deal in Senegal, was set up by Aboubakar Hima, who has been accused of skimming off the top of inflated arms deals,

Iranian mullah regime falling apart

While Iranian mullah regime is falling apart amid angry mass protests spreading throughout the country, no one knows where from the regime has been getting massive funds that helps it