Azerbaijan

More than two thirds of the companies named in a massive new offshore data leak analysed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists were incorporated through the Virgin Islands, the ICIJ stated when rolling out its extensive coverage of the leak over the weekend.

Activists, journalists and politicians around the world have been spied on using cellphone malware developed by a private Israeli firm, reports said Sunday, igniting fears of widespread privacy and rights abuses.

Pirates on Saturday attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria, kidnapping 15 sailors and killing one, according to Al Jazeera reports.

The report said Turkey’s military was planning a rescue operation for the surviving crew members.

Quoting Turkey’s Maritime Directorate, the report said the crew initially locked themselves in a safe area but the pirates forced entry after six hours.