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A pro-Russian hacker group has launched another cyberattack on Norway, deliberately shutting down a state agency's website as part of an ongoing declared cyberwar against the country.

The Secretariat of Governance (Segob) highlighted new search and identification initiatives aimed at locating missing persons, reaffirming state efforts to address the crisis.

Greek authorities have recovered over half of €152,000 stolen from a regional government agency in Crete after cybercriminals used a spoofed banking website to hijack official accounts.

A British government research body is increasing funding for ambitious, high-stakes scientific projects that traditional grant systems often overlook, aiming to drive breakthrough innovations.

Nigeria has ordered an investigation into a second fake government agency, raising concerns about fraudulent entities operating within the country. This follows a previous discovery of a similar bogus organization.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a female official from a government agency in Pahang for allegedly accepting RM19,000 in bribes.

A state auditor has reported that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte was the first government agency he encountered that refused to receive an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) from the Commission on Audit.

The Telangana High Court has ordered the removal of a powerful state government agency chief, citing 63 contempt cases against the official.

The Court of Appeal in Warsaw has once again rejected an appeal to grant Michał Kuczmierowski, the former head of Poland's Government Agency for Strategic Reserves, a 'letter of safe conduct' in connection with the RARS scandal.

An interim police investigation report has revealed how operatives uncovered an alleged forgery and impersonation syndicate built around a fictitious government agency named the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

A US biotech company and government agency announced a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for all species protected under the US Endangered Species Act, aiming to safeguard approximately 2,300 types of animals.

Delhi is experiencing a shortage of rabies vaccine, with a government agency reportedly failing to deliver 1.27 lakh vials.

Government severance packages for miners are under review in Poland, with revelations of secret agreements indicating that even a director's secretary could receive a substantial one-time payment. A government agency is reportedly checking for the first time if employees have previously benefited from public funds.

The head of Hungary's Digital Government Agency has been replaced, marking the departure of a key figure in the NER (National Cooperation System) background. This change signifies a significant shift within the agency's leadership.

The FCC has extended the software update deadline for foreign-made drones and routers already in use across the US from early 2027 to January 1, 2029, covering security patches, bug fixes, and compatibility updates.

A 15-year-old hacker is accused of breaching a French government agency, stealing millions of citizens' data, and attempting to sell them online, prompting an official investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office.

An investigation into fire oversight, prompted by an incident in Tai Po, has revealed significant confusion regarding the roles of various government agencies. The probe highlighted a lack of clarity in responsibilities for fire safety and hazard complaints.

A reader's opinion piece expresses encouraging initial experiences with "Suomi-pisteet," new service centers designed to consolidate in-person government agency services.

Transport workers in Cagayan de Oro City received P7,000 in cash assistance from a government agency to help them cope with soaring fuel prices, attributed to a distant war.

A foreign disinformation campaign has targeted two candidates running in France’s local elections, marking the third such attack on public figures in recent days, according to a government agency and a security source.

Israel closes crossings into Gaza Strip, including for humanitarian aid workers, Israeli government agency says  The Straits Times

Cybersecurity experts report that a threat actor quietly exfiltrated sensitive nuclear data and personnel credentials from a Philippine government agency and a private company with naval ties.

The Netherlands' Central Judicial Collection Agency temporarily shut down its online services following a technical error that incorrectly linked fines to citizens. Officials have since restored operations while investigating the issue.

A US government agency has identified energy sector development and critical mineral extraction as key priorities for future investments and economic partnerships in Morocco.

Hafsat Sahabi Dange has publicly rejected claims that she serves as a coordinator for a purported fraudulent government agency in Sokoto State, stating she declined an alternative national appointment and never assumed official duties.

Nigeria has ordered an investigation into a second fake government agency, raising concerns about fraudulent entities operating within the country. This follows a previous discovery of a similar bogus organization, with Arab News reporting on the ongoing investigation.

A Singaporean man who fled in 2002 to evade an 18-month jail term for cheating a government agency was apprehended at Changi Airport 23 years later and subsequently sentenced to an additional 14 months and three weeks in prison.

An Indian government agency has seized dry dates imports worth Rs 3 crore that were misdeclared as originating from the UAE but were actually from Pakistan.

A signpost for a non-existent 'Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council' was found in Abuja, raising questions about its operation for months.

The head of a fraudulent government agency in Nigeria has been apprehended after several weeks on the run.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation after a fictitious federal entity was allocated 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget, sparking renewed scrutiny of corruption and putting pressure on his administration.

A Nigerian federal government agency has proposed an amendment to the law regulating public interest entities, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden by addressing provisions that grant the Financial Reporting Council excessive authority over registered companies.

An individual was dismissed from a government agency due to their skepticism regarding the concept of "existential health."

A French government agency, Viginum, has uncovered a network of thirteen fake news websites launched in 2025 that promoted China in a one-sided manner. The investigation established a direct connection between these sites and CGTN, China's state-run television channel.

The chairman of Resource Support and Services Ltd (RSSL) announced significant salary increases and new financial benefits for over 700 employees just a day before elections, drawing criticism as a blatant abuse of incumbency.

A senior executive of a government agency in Pahang, Malaysia, has been remanded for seven days in connection with an alleged RM8,000 graft case.

A US government agency has provided modern audiovisual interrogation rooms to Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enhance efforts against international drug trafficking.

Water NSW is facing severe criticism for an "appalling" decision in March that led to the death of hundreds of turtles in the Gwydir wetlands region. A river ecologist attributed the incident to a "classic bureaucratic tangle" after the government agency stopped water flows.

Starting Tuesday, citizens authenticating to any Finnish government agency's electronic service will be directed to activate Suomi.fi messages. This marks a transition of official government mail to an electronic format.

The Malaysian government agency LKIM is standing firm on the maximum limit of 50 litres of subsidised diesel per day at RM1.65 for fishermen, stating the current allocation is sufficient.

A Japanese government agency has opened discussions on imposing a ban on children accessing social media sites, potentially following Australia’s lead in prohibiting under-16s from the most popular online platforms. Experts say it is far too early to determine whether the Australian experiment is a success and can be replicated in Japan, although there is a widely held belief that more is needed to limit the negative consequences of unfettered internet access to youth. In January, Japan’s...

A government agency or academic institution has not announced class suspensions from March 9 to 13, debunking rumors linking them to Middle East tensions and looming oil price hikes.

Israel closes crossings into Gaza Strip, including for humanitarian aid workers, Israeli government agency says  Reuters

Prime Minister James Marape has clarified that the recent suspension of dozens of government agency heads is a strict application of existing accountability laws rather than a novel policy initiative.

A major government agency or corporate body has initiated a strategic rebranding exercise to align with contemporary operational goals. The move signals a shift in messaging and organizational identity.

Prominent Nigerian activist Ndume has publicly warned President Bola Tinubu to purge "kakistocrats" from his administration, citing recent government agency controversies and the suspension of a presidential permanent secretary as evidence of systemic weaknesses.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has extended the remand period for a government agency chairman and a company director involved in a probe into a Penang land sale.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a government agency chairman and four others in connection with an alleged below-market land sale in Penang. The individuals are being investigated for their involvement in the undervalued transactions.

The new government agency CzechBusiness will be responsible for unifying support for companies in export and investment, as well as implementing a new startup law to define and improve conditions for nascent firms and innovators.

A 45-year-old Nigerian man residing in Texas has been indicted by a US federal grand jury for his alleged involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme, defrauding a US government agency of $300,000.

Poland's Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) has arrested three individuals, including a former employee of the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) and two former presidents of the BGK foundation, in connection with a scandal.

Nigerian authorities are investigating a fraudulent government agency, allegedly created by a conman, which managed to operate from government premises and secure public funds for years.

The NDC has demanded the immediate removal of Gbajabiamila following allegations linking him to a purported government agency and the sale of public appointments.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a government agency director, in connection with a 'contract cartel' scandal.

Jesmond Abela, a political canvasser handpicked by Transport Minister Chris Bonett, has reportedly continued to fail to report for work even after being transferred to Infrastructure Malta.

A collaborative project between Gapwaves and Acconeer has been awarded funding from Vinnova, a Swedish government agency for innovation systems.

Companies, including windfarm operators and sub-sea cable providers, are experiencing significant delays, some over a year, in receiving maritime license decisions from a new Irish government agency established to streamline the process.

Dozens of sloths imported from South America died in a warehouse in Orlando, Florida. Experts from a state government agency attributed their deaths to diseases and hypothermia, or 'thermal shock'.

A new government agency has met with greyhound trainers and owners to discuss compensation and the re-homing of approximately 1700 dogs as a ban on the industry comes into force.

China has announced goodwill measures towards Taiwan following talks with opposition figures. Taiwan's government agency, however, warned that these concessions could be withdrawn and are essentially a form of coercion.

More credit report errors are reportedly going unaddressed as the government agency tasked with policing credit reporting agencies faces defunding, raising concerns about consumer credit score safety.

A Canadian Chairman is facing backlash for questioning the presence of Indian-origin members within a government agency, asking if it was 'run completely by Indians'.

Nikita Bier said that Elon Musk's X was "essentially operating like a startup." Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Want to work for one of Elon Musk's companies? Expect small, flat teams. X product head Nikita Bier compared his experience at X to past jobs at Meta and Discord on the "Out of Office" podcast. Bier said that Musk holds "weekly reviews" of one or two slides with every X engineer. One of Elon Musk's lieutenants at X is sharing what it's like to work in the trenches with him. There are some trademarks of a Musk company, whether it be Tesla, SpaceX, or xAI. His teams are flat, his schedule is jam-packed, and his expectations are high. In the lead-up to a big launch, expect to grind out some long hours. X's head of product, Nikita Bier, recently opened up about working under Musk on the "Out of Office" podcast, contrasting it with his past work at Silicon Valley staples like Discord and Meta. Bier described a "very flat organization" with lots of individual contributors reporting directly to Musk himself. There are very few managers, Bier said. "Everyone has an incredible amount of agency," Bier said. "We come up with an idea, we build it in a week, and it's out." Bier also said that Musk was "deep in the weeds." That's a feat for an executive who runs multiple companies (and once a government agency) at the same time. "He does weekly reviews basically with every engineer at the company," Bier said. "You have one or two slides, you present what you got done that week, he gives feedback." While some social media commenters expressed skepticism that every engineer received a weekly review, Musk is clearly hands-on — as evidenced by another xAI employee's podcast appearance. Sulaiman Ghori worked on xAI's Macrohard team. He described flat teams, few managers — and a wager between Musk and an employee on how quickly he could set up a rack of GPUs. The employee won himself a Cybertruck. (Ghori, who also talked about the company's "carnival company" permit workaround for building data centers, announced he was no longer at xAI four days after the podcast was published.) Bier also described a lean but efficient team that had "like 30 core product engineers." "The size of the engineering team is equivalent to a feature when I worked at Facebook," Bier said. "It's essentially operating like a startup." On X, one user asked whether these 30 employees were on the product or design team. Bier responded: "Engineers, 2 designers, 1.5 product managers and me." It's difficult to compare engineering team sizes to the pre-Musk Twitter days — or even discern which "core" team Bier is referencing. After six months of ownership, Musk cut Twitter's staff by 90%. Five hundred engineers remained at the time. What Bier didn't realize before working with Musk, he said, was that the executive will "always do the hard things." Consumer product builders are often looking for quick wins, Bier said. Musk chooses the most important — and difficult — thing to do, he said, from rebuilding the algorithm to building data centers. That also means: Don't expect a lazy Friday at X. "Every morning, every day, there's a new crisis," Bier said. "I'll just open my phone and be like: 'Oh my god.'" Read the original article on Business Insider