Fifty-five healthcare workers from Gaza are listed for release from Israeli detention today, while Israel continues to hold at least 115 more captives
Fifty-five healthcare workers from Gaza are listed among the Palestinians released from Israeli detention today as part of the exchange deal. While not all releases are confirmed yet, the list includes 24 nurses, 7 doctors, and 2 paramedics. Fourty-four of the healthcare workers listed were abducted by the Israeli Occupation Forces from the hospitals where they were working and they have spent between nine and 22 months illegally imprisoned in Israeli detention and torture facilities. Dr Ahmed Mhanna, the Director of Al-Awda Hospital, was not on the list but has also been released today.While their release is warmly welcomed, there are at least 115 more Gazan healthcare workers who are still being held in Israeli detention. These include at least 20 doctors, of whom 15 are irreplaceable senior specialists. In the past two years, the Israeli Occupation Forces have unlawfully detained over 409 Palestinian healthcare workers from both Gaza and the West Bank. Testimonies from released healthcare workers and other Palestinians describe the horrific conditions inside the detention facilities where brutality and torture are rife[1]. Five healthcare workers have been killed while in detention.
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Fifty-five healthcare workers from Gaza are listed for release from Israeli detention today, while Israel continues to hold at least 115 more captives
Fifty-five healthcare workers from Gaza are listed among the Palestinians released from Israeli detention today as part of the exchange deal. While not all releases are confirmed yet, the list includes 24 nurses, 7 doctors, and 2 paramedics. Fourty-four of the healthcare workers listed were abducted by the Israeli Occupation Forces from the hospitals where they were working and they have spent between nine and 22 months illegally imprisoned in Israeli detention and torture facilities. Dr Ahmed Mhanna, the Director of Al-Awda Hospital, was not on the list but has also been released today.
While their release is warmly welcomed, there are at least 115 more Gazan healthcare workers who are still being held in Israeli detention. These include at least 20 doctors, of whom 15 are irreplaceable senior specialists. In the past two years, the Israeli Occupation Forces have unlawfully detained over 409 Palestinian healthcare workers from both Gaza and the West Bank. Testimonies from released healthcare workers and other Palestinians describe the horrific conditions inside the detention facilities where brutality and torture are rife[1]. Five healthcare workers have been killed while in detention.
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My new public samba share asks for authentication [RESOLVED]
EDIT: I've accepted that the tutorial I was trying to follow is incomplete or incorrect. I've successfully accessed my new samba share after creating a user on the host machine and updating smb.conf. I must authenticate to access the share, and I'm fine with that, so I'm calling this thread "Resolved." I want to thank everyone who chimed in in the comments. Feel free to keep the discussion going for anyone else who stumbles upon this thread.
Here are my final notes on this subject:
- Install samba packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install samba - Confirm smbd is running:
sudo systemctl status smbd - Create a dedicated folder for the share:
sudo mkdir /mnt/ShareDemo - Create a new user and set the password for Linux:
sudo adduser shareuser - Add the new user for Samba using the same password:
sudo smbpasswd -a shareuser - Change ownership of the ShareDemo folder:
sudo chown -R shareuser:shareuser /mnt/ShareDemo - And change its permissions to
0775:sudo chmod -R 0775 /mnt/ShareDemo - Update firewall rules to allow access:
sudo ufw allow samba - Add the share definition to the end of
/etc/samba/smb.confas follows:
[ShareDemo]
path = /mnt/ShareDemo
valid users = shareuser
public = no
writable = yes
browseable = yesI'm not sure if restarting the smbd is necessary, but if it is, here's how to do that:
sudo service smbd restartOn another device on the same network, we should now be able to find and access this shared folder in the Network section of our file browser of choice and authenticate using shareuser.
ORIGINAL POST:
Background: I'm attempting to set up a public samba share on my local network following this tutorial on thelinuxcode.com. Long term, I'll probably set up some security around this, but for now I just want to confirm I can follow a basic tutorial. Unfortunately, so far, I'm failing.
What I've done so far (on the host machine):
- Installed samba packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install samba - Confirmed smbd is running:
sudo systemctl status smbd - Created a dedicated folder for the share:
sudo mkdir /mnt/ShareDemo - Changed ownership of the ShareDemo folder to
nobody:nogroup:sudo chown -R nobody:nogroup /mnt/ShareDemo - And changed its permissions to
0775:sudo chmod -R 0775 /mnt/ShareDemo - Added the share definition to
/etc/samba/smb.confas follows:
[ShareDemo]
path = /mnt/ShareDemo
valid users = @users
force user = nobody
force group = nogroup
public = yes
writable = yes
browseable = yes- Updated firewall rules to allow access:
sudo ufw allow samba
As far as I can tell, I've followed the instructions exactly as described in the tutorial. According to the tutorial, my newly created Samba share should now be accessible from any Windows, macOS, or Linux device on the same local network. On Linux:
- Install samba-client if you haven‘t already -> DONE.
- Open your file manager and click "Other Locations" or "Network" -> DONE.
- Browse for your Ubuntu hostname and click the share folder -> DONE.
- It will mount automatically without any login prompt needed -> this is where I'm stuck. I've tested this on two different Linux devices on my local network. In both cases, the samba share shows up in the file manager, but the system prompts me to authenticate and I cannot proceed as an anonymous user.
Even though the tutorial doesn't specifically say I need to, I've tried restarting smbd after updating smb.conf, but I still have the same issue.
What have I done wrong? Is the tutorial missing a step or simply outdated? Is there another tutorial that I should follow instead? Thanks in advance!
You are being prompted because the nobody/nogroup user/group has no password, no shell, and no permissions.
That tutorial is wrong. Couple of problems immediately:
- "valid users" specifies "all the users in this group are allowed access". It is incompatible with "force user/group" directive
- you should be using the "guest user=" directive, which sets the identity of any public access. Your permissions should match this user.
- nobody/nogroup are special user and group that (usually) have no access to any file. They exist for processes to run with minimal provileges, or for a fallback default if UID/gid map are invalid. Using this user/group combo for this samba share implies that you will either alter them so that they now DO have privileges to access files, or that you intend samba to never access any files. Create a guest user, set permissions and umask in the directory.
It smells of AI generation. Real people don't write this kind of article like that. I'd bet they said "write a comprehensive 2500+ word guide to install and configure samba on linux".
Edit: the site logo is definitely AI generated, and the T&C page was also generated. This whole site is slop.
I agree.
I'm getting bored with the AI influence on everything. And now this poor person has been led down the garden path with that silly article.
Gotcha. FWIW I got in after following the instructions in the "Optional" paragraph about setting up users for authentication - I added a Linux and Samba user called shareuser, set the new user as the owner of /mnt/ShareDemo, and updated the config.
Thanks for confirming my suspicion. This was really going to eat at me if nobody else chimed in, so you really saved me from questioning my own sanity.
Glad I was able to help, because samba has a lot of knobs and switches.
When I was first learning samba in 2003, I got overwhelmed pretty fast until my colleague told me the best way to handle samba is to start with a working and simple global directive, then one simple share, and layer security on top of that.
One nit to pick for anyone who reads this later.
/srv is probably a more appropriate location than /mnt. /srv is for local data services are going to serve.
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Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed regulating, license plate reader laws this year
Ukraine War: Russian Forces Attacked UN Aid Trucks in Kherson Region, Officials Say
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/44064875
ArchivedRussian forces struck a United Nations aid convoy in the partially occupied Kherson region of southern Ukraine on Tuesday, Ukrainian and UN officials said, though no one was reported injured or killed in the incident.
The United Nations said the convoy, consisting of four marked vehicles, came under attack from Russian drones and artillery while delivering humanitarian aid to the frontline town of Bilozerka.
"Such attacks are utterly unacceptable. Aid workers are protected by international humanitarian law and should never be attacked," said Matthias Schmale, the UN's humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine.
Two trucks operated by the World Food Program were damaged in the strike, while two others were unharmed, he said. The UN Population Fund said the convoy was carrying 800 packages containing essential items for elderly people, women and girls.
"The area has a very high proportion of older people, many of whom are unable to relocate due to drones and shelling and rely on humanitarian assistance for survival," said Jacqueline Mahon, UNFPA's representative in Ukraine.
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DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
Prosecutors said that hundreds of people were trafficked and forced to work in the scam compounds, “often under the threat of violence.”
Zhi and a network of top executives in the Prince Group are accused of using political influence in multiple countries to protect their criminal enterprise and paid bribes to public officials to avoid actions by law enforcement authorities targeting the scheme, according to prosecutors.
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
An indictment says forced-labor compounds ran cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes that stole billions of dollars from victims in the U.S. and elsewhere.Dan Mangan (CNBC)
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
Prosecutors said that hundreds of people were trafficked and forced to work in the scam compounds, “often under the threat of violence.”
Zhi and a network of top executives in the Prince Group are accused of using political influence in multiple countries to protect their criminal enterprise and paid bribes to public officials to avoid actions by law enforcement authorities targeting the scheme, according to prosecutors.
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
An indictment says forced-labor compounds ran cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes that stole billions of dollars from victims in the U.S. and elsewhere.Dan Mangan (CNBC)
Washington Post columnist proudly boasts ‘we’re now a conservative opinion page’
Marc Thiessen declared on social media that he’s no longer an ‘outlier’ at the Washington Post, as the paper’s opinion section is wholly ‘conservative’ now
Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said the quiet part out loud this week when he bragged that the newspaper’s opinion section was now thoroughly “conservative” after Donald Trump praised his most recent op-ed.
Thiessen’s declaration comes on the heels of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos imposing an ideological realignment of the Post’s opinion page, which has resulted in an exodus of talent and the hiring of an editor who shares his vision of dedicating the section to the “support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets.”
The admission from Thiessen, a Fox News contributor who served as a speechwriter for President George W. Bush, came after prominent MAGA personalities expressed shock over his Washington Post piece endorsing Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. (The president, despite his persistent lobbying for the award, lost out to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.)
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Ken Paxton sues leader of group (Melanated People of Power) trying to seize control of Texas’ least populated, but very wealthy, county for political reasons
“Not too often do you see a brother that looks like me come into the county and take the entire county over,” Tanner said in a July TikTok post. “Well, I have taken the entire county over, out here in Loving County, Texas. When these elections hit in 2026, we’re going to wipe the board. Everybody that I selected will be elected.”
Although many were rejected for technical reasons, he said most of them could be easily cured. A dozen of Tanner’s followers have successfully registered, the sheriff said last week.
Targeting an entire county for political takeover might seem difficult, but Loving County represented a ripe target. With only about 70 residents, it is the least-populated county in the country. County commission seats can be won with as few as a dozen votes; county-wide positions often are gained with fewer than 50.
Paxton sues leader of group trying to seize control of Loving County
Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Malcolm Tanner, the leader of a group of people that moved to Loving County with the intent to gain political control.Eric Dexheimer (Houston Chronicle)
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israeli parliament
Trump made several claims about the Middle East conflict and other global peace deals that were not entirely true.
(shocker!)
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Why was FIFA President Infantino with Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt?
Why was FIFA President Infantino with Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt?
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino was among attendees in Egypt, continuing a string of appearances with the US president.Andrew Semple (Al Jazeera)
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At first I thought it said
Why was FIFA President in fellatio with Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt?
And it made sense.
Israel kills seven Palestinians in violation of Gaza ceasefire - Attacks target civilians inspecting their damaged homes
Israel kills seven Palestinians in violation of Gaza ceasefire
Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire agreement signed last week. According to local health officials, six people were killed in Gaza City and one in Khan Younis.Mera Aladam (Middle East Eye)
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'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says
'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says
In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
US airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
US airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
Airports in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and elsewhere cite laws barring partisan political content at TSA checkpointsJoseph Gedeon (The Guardian)
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Qusay Shows the Cost of War on Our Lives in gaza
We Made It Back to Gaza City Hoping This Is the Last Time We Ever Have to Flee
We finally returned to Gaza City.
We went back to the shelter we left before the Islamic University. I recorded a video of my brother Qusay from inside. Behind him you’ll see fresh rubble, new breaks, damage that happened while we were away. Even the place we thought was safe was not spared.
We tried to reach our home in the North, but it’s still beyond the yellow line. That area’s not open yet we’re hopeful we’ll get there during the second phase of the agreement.
I’m so happy to share this moment with you to say we’re back, even if just in a shelter. We hope this time it lasts, and that we never have to flee again. That the war is over for good, and that peace will hold.
Thank you to everyone who stayed with us through all of it the evacuations, the silences, the fear. Your voices kept us alive.
Here’s the video I recorded from inside:
Our happiness for ceasefire and what’s to come.
🙏 If you can, please help us rebuild our lives and homes. Every donation, share, and voice matters. gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fi…
Our happiness for ceasefire and what's to come
To help us build a sustainable future donate here https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-GazaVimeo
US Economy Warning Issued as Shutdown Hits Americans
US Economy Warning Issued as Shutdown Hits Americans
The federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, is now in its third week with no resolution in sight.Khaleda Rahman (Newsweek)
Eco-Libre Life-Line v2025.10 is released
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We just released v2025.10 of the Eco-Libre Life-Line project.Eco-Libre Team (Eco-Libre)
Meth disguised as Canadian beer kills 21-year-old in New Zealand
Canadian ‘beer’ kills 21-year-old in New Zealand
On March 2, 2023, Aiden Sagala did what many people do after a long, hot day at work. He cracked open a cold one. Little did he know, that swig of beer would kill him. Aiden didn’t realize that the can was full of liquid methamphetamine, not beer.Avery Haines (CTVNews)
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Un cibo che costa poco e fa molto bene
Le Regine del Mare in Scatola: Perché le Sardine Sono il Tuo Prossimo Superfood Economico e Sostenibile
Oggi parliamo di un alimento spesso sottovalutato, solitamente associato ad un pasto frugale di un tempo che fu, dove la miseria regnava sov...Giuliano (Blogger)
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German State Replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with Open-Source Email
German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email
Digital sovereignty isn't a phrase you often hear in the US, but it's a big deal in Europe. Here's why.Steven Vaughan-Nichols (ZDNET)
America Needs a Mass Movement—Now | Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.
America Needs a Mass Movement—Now
Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.David Brooks (The Atlantic)
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Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment
BENGALURU, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Google said on Tuesday it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh, its biggest ever investment in the world's most populous nation.The U.S. tech giant's plan comes amid a tense diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Washington over tariffs and a stalled trade deal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged a boycott of foreign goods.
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/google-invest-10-billion-data-centre-south-india-2025-10-14/
Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court
Summary
- Case is latest US fight over racial issues in voting maps
- Louisiana map increased Black-majority US House districts
- Republicans could benefit if Voting Rights Act is undercut
The two words Democrats are avoiding in praising the Israel-Hamas deal
The two words Democrats are avoiding in praising the Israel-Hamas deal
Democrats are heaping praise on the peace deal struck between Israel and Hamas. But they're not mentioning one key aspect of the deal.Kevin Frey (MSNBC)
Chinese freighter halves EU delivery time on maiden Arctic voyage to UK
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/50963139
The Istanbul Bridge's maiden voyage, originally expected to take 18 days, was delayed by two days due to a storm off the coast of Norway but the ship still reached Europe earlier than the 40 to 50 days it takes freighters going through the Suez Canal or around the Cape of Good Hope.The new Northern Sea Route, running entirely through Arctic waters and within Russia's exclusive economic zone, can now be navigated by ships due to global warming.
Yeah, as the Clean Arctic Alliance recently said in response to China’s new containership route through the Arctic:
An increase in shipping in the Arctic will lead to
- an increase in shipping’s global climate impact due to black carbon emissions – which have a disproportionately higher impact when emitted in the Arctic,
- an increase in disturbance to wildlife and to communities dependent on marine resources due to increased ship pollution including underwater noise in a comparatively quiet ocean, and
- an increase in the risk of damaging oil spills.
As one report said, as the Arctic ice vanishes, maritime traffic boom fuels the climate crisis.
As Arctic ice vanishes, maritime traffic boom fuels the climate crisis
The Arctic is warming four times faster than any other place on the planet. As sea ice melts, new shipping routes between continents are opening up, and the yearly window for navigating through these freezing waters is expanding.Lara BULLENS (FRANCE 24)
Gotta catch ’em all: Man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/50962591
The Singapore Customs is investigating a case where a man entering Singapore did not declare that he was in possession of assorted Pokemon trading cards worth more than $30,000 in total.
Gotta catch ’em all: Man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport
The value of the items exceed the GST import relief granted to travellers. Read more at straitstimes.com.Daniel Lai (ST)
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Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data
Satellites beam data down to the Earth all around us, all the time. So you might expect that those space-based radio communications would be encrypted to prevent any snoop with a satellite dish from accessing the torrent of secret information constantly raining from the sky. You would, to a surprising and troubling degree, be wrong.Roughly half of geostationary satellite signals, many carrying sensitive consumer, corporate, and government communications, have been left entirely vulnerable to eavesdropping, a team of researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland revealed today in a study that will likely resonate across the cybersecurity industry, telecom firms, and inside military and intelligence agencies worldwide.
Pretty much. But if you need to test it, you can buy another drive and install linux and your games there. If it doesn't work, you can use the extra drive for something else.
In Steam on Linux, use settings to enable Experimental or Proton for Windows games.
Edit: This is computer science, you must report your findings!
Is fortnite on steam though?
Good info either way, just not sure whether its relevant
It's not.
And the owner of Epic, which owns Fortnite, is rabidly anti Linux. I believe he's made some concessions to lose less of the Deck market share, but he's made many insulting and untrue statements of Linux and its users in the past as well as actively sabotaging Linux functionality in games that used to have it.
Can I run my whole steam library on linux?
Depends on the games you have. The biggest issue is anti-cheat, so competitive online games have a worse chance of working, nearly all other games should work though.
And also get the same performance from AAA games?
Again depends on the specific games. Some have worse performance than on Windows, some have better performance.
UK Intel Warns Politicians of China and Russia Spying Efforts
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/44053091
Archived
- The UK's domestic security service, MI5, warned politicians and their staff that they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia and Iran in efforts to undermine British democracy.
- MI5 said foreign actors may use methods such as dishonest online approaches, hacks and cyber attacks to recruit assets and obtain information, and may use financial donations to influence politicians' decisions.
- The security service urged politicians to be wary of "overt flattery", conduct due diligence on new contacts, and report any suspicious interactions to their security team promptly.
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“The UK is a target of long-term strategic foreign interference and espionage from elements of the Russian, Chinese and Iranian states which, in different ways, seek to further their economic and strategic interests and cause harm to our democratic institutions,” according to the advice.
The document comes just weeks after a high-profile espionage case in which two men were accused of spying for China fell apart, sparking criticism of the government’s handling of the case and Starmer’s wider policy toward Beijing, with which he has sought to improve diplomatic ties since entering office last year.
Separately, Nathan Gill — a former Welsh leader of Nigel Farage’s populist right-wing Reform UK party — pleaded guilty last month to taking bribes in exchange for making statements in favor of Russia.
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Pro-Kremlin Matryoshka bot network publishes AI-generated images mocking Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the country's parliamentary elections
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/44050202
ArchivedThe pro-Russian Matryoshka disinformation network has launched a new campaign against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the country’s June 2026 parliamentary elections.
[...]
The bots are spreading videos on X and BlueSky disguised as content from Western media outlets. These clips criticize Pashinyan for “destroying Armenia’s cultural code” and “imposing non-traditional values of tolerance.” They also accuse his administration of threatening opposition journalists and bloggers, as well as promoting an “unrealistic and dangerous” plan to create a “Fourth Republic.” The term refers to a declaration proposed by Pashinyan at the congress of his Civil Contract party and adopted by a vote of the participants. The document envisions extending the current government’s mandate for another five years after the 2026 parliamentary elections, adopting a new constitution through a referendum, formally renouncing Armenia’s territorial claims to Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), and pursuing a course toward joining the European Union.
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The bots have also shared AI-generated images of Pashinyan being humiliated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (including one in which Erdoğan forces Pashinyan to kiss his knee), and U.S. President Donald Trump. In one of the fake photos, Pashinyan is shown cleaning up trash in front of the White House.
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[In September 2024, Pashinyan confirmed that the country would go ahead with its plans to join the EU in spite of warnings from Russia.]
Pro-Kremlin Matryoshka bot network publishes AI-generated images mocking Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan
The pro-Kremlin Matryoshka disinformation network has launched a new campaign against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the country’s June 2026 parliamentary elections, according to insights from the Bot Blocker Project (antibot4navaln…The Insider
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Hybrid threats force Poland to tighten medicine supply controls as the country aims to wean itself off Asia for essential drugs
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/44047903
Archived[...]
Efforts to diversify domestic manufacturing and supply are ongoing, focusing on supporting Polish pharmaceutical companies and building facilities closer to European markets. However, production decisions regarding active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or finished products remain commercial, independently made by responsible entities based on business strategies.
A key ministry goal is to reduce Poland’s reliance on external markets, especially on Asian suppliers responsible for most raw materials and APIs. “Uncoupling from Asia is crucial to enhancing Poland’s supply chain stability,” the ministry noted, highlighting its cooperation with the Government Strategic Reserves Agency (RARS), which plays a vital role in crisis management. RARS maintains expert capacity and logistics, proven during COVID-19 vaccine deployment and aid to Ukraine.
Another key area in Poland’s pharmaceutical security strategy is the National List of Critical Medicines. First presented in December 2024, this list has since been updated to include 401 substances deemed crucial for patient safety and the resilience of the healthcare system.
[...]
“True security lies in producing medicines in the EU and Poland,” [president of Medicines for Poland Krzysztof] Kopeć stressed. While acknowledging the ministry’s National List of Critical Medicines, he emphasised that lists alone don’t guarantee security. Reducing dependence on Asia requires cost acceptance by the EU and national governments. European producers need profitable prices to manufacture medicines sustainably.
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[Michał Byliniak, director general of INFARMA, the Employers' Union of Innovative Pharmaceutical Companies] emphasised the need to ensure patients’ needs are met during armed conflict, with timely access to medicine, even before emergency procedures are activated. “We faced such challenges after the Ukraine war began, guaranteeing treatment continuity for patients who suddenly lost access,” he recalled.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/hybrid-threats-force-poland-to-tighten-medicine-supply-controls
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Windows 10 End Of Life - Your Story
As the Windows 10 EOL date is close I was wondering what fellow Linux users thoughts about it are.
Are you helping open minded people making the switch to Linux? If yes, which distro are you using? Are you using resources like endof10.org?
Or are you using the the opportunity to get your hands on some cheap hardware for your homelab? Are you keeping an eye on special websites or just ebay (or your local equivalent)? Are you talking with local companies to get the hardware directly from them?
Or are you just observing and enjoy your peace of mind because you switched already to Linux before?
Whatever it is, we are very interested to hear your stories concering this interesting time.
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I have used Linux for a good while around the early 2000’s. Good memories.
Fast forward to now. Bought a new laptop with W11. hated it.
(Just imagine a long list of frustrations about W11, because I’m not going to contribute anything new by saying it)
-and finally, I want my data to be mine!
And so now I get to annoy my wife about how awesome Linux is. My dad is on the train as well. We both annoy our wives with Linux.
Man I use Windows 11 daily for work and I can't stand how fucking buggy and clunky everything is. It's so bad.
Once in a while I'll boot my Linux desktop and it's just.... Bliss. Other than that I spend a lot of time on my steam deck, love that too.
Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/50939117
Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing U.S. customers to cushion the blow from steep U.S. tariffs of as much as 50%, industry executives said.
It is impossible to do so I tell you. They threaten to pack bags and leave if you dare take any action against them.
No government can control corpos. Hell they were using 'tax saving methods' that hurt the US, were in the panama papers. Also part of a dodgy scheme in the Netherlands.
I could go in detail but i can assure you that it is impossible to do so your way.
Korea's military faces officer shortage amid record exodus - The Korea Times
According to data obtained from the Ministry of the National Defense by Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), the number of voluntary resignations among officers and noncommissioned officers with 10 to 20 years of service reached an all-time high last year.A total of 1,821 personnel in that category left the military in 2024, up from 960 in 2021. As of the end of September this year, 1,327 had already filed for voluntary discharge.
The number of officers taking leave has also increased sharply, from 2,252 in 2021 to 3,412 last year, with this year’s figure already at 3,401.
Korea's military faces officer shortage amid record exodus
South Korea’s military is confronting a deepening personnel crisis as record numbers of mid-ranking officers — the backbone of its command structur...Bahk Eun-ji (The Korea Times)
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Antibiotic resistance surges globally, UN health agency warns
new data show that one in six bacterial infections globally are resistant to standard antibiotics“Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Antibiotic resistance surges globally, UN health agency warns
Common infections are becoming harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday, as new data show that one in six bacterial infections globally are resistant to standard antibiotics, endangering mi…UN News
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So super ebola is gonna come from the US.
Ceasefire Sparks Fresh Calls for Global Media Access to Gaza
Ceasefire Sparks Fresh Calls for Global Media Access to Gaza
Press groups are also demanding justice for the more than 200 journalists slaughtered in Palestinian territory over the past two years.jessica-corbett (Common Dreams)
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Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
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Here in South Australia we are starting to see the effects and it's pretty chilling.
The algae bloom affecting many of our suburban beaches (which is most of Adelaide) and a lot of country ones are seeing huge numbers of dead marine life being washed up.
Anything from leafy sea dragons to fish, stingrays, and sharks. The foam created on some days covers whole sections of beach.
While apparently it's safe, there are warnings that you may experience breathing issues and rashes so your supposed to bring your inhaler and rinse off after you have been in. On windy days it can affect you even if your walking close to the beach.
As we head into summer the damage to local seaford providers (the seafood is fine to consume but people are wary) and cafe owners will be huge and is already starting to take effect.
Because our beaches are so close, people would go down after work for a dip or have a drink at the suburban pubs and cafes.
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ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Jessica Haynes (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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in reply to goferking (he/him) • • •Well that would be thousands, if not tens of thousands.
The IOF's second favorite thing to do after killing Palestinians is "arresting" (read: abducting) them on spurious or nonexistent charges.
They should DEFINITELY release them all.
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