South Korea’s alliance with the United States is facing one of its most difficult periods in years, with disputes over intelligence sharing, investment commitments and military cooperation increasingly affecting the security relationship
In a move that raises significant concerns about the intersection of technology, intelligence, and global security, Google’s $32 billion bid to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz is drawing attention for reasons
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Newly released records surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have uncovered hidden family secrets, revealing that some of the late president’s relatives were secretly involved in espionage as CIA assets.
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Oleg Gordievsky, the former Russian KGB double agent, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. For the last 40 years of his life, Gordievsky had lived under deep cover in
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A statement made by former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman has ignited a political controversy in Israel, providing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with fresh ammunition in his ongoing battle with the country’s
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A recently resurfaced confidential diplomatic cable from 2012, released by WikiLeaks, has shed light on Israeli intelligence assessments regarding the collapse of Syria and its broader geopolitical impact on the Middle East.
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Successive German chancellors are facing scrutiny over allegations that they deliberately suppressed intelligence suggesting that Covid-19 originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. According to investigations by Zeit and Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany’s
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The deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his partner, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, have led to movie clips of “The French Connection” movie being shared across social media. Hackman, who starred in
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In a severe cybersecurity breach with potentially life-threatening consequences, Iranian hackers have leaked highly sensitive data exposing the identities and home addresses of thousands of Israeli gun owners. The attack, widely believed
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In 2019, the CIA proved that it had been lying to the public for decades about germ warfare in Korea when it released a trove of signals intelligence documents from the Korean
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 presents a stark yet predictable analysis of the evolving nature of terrorism worldwide. With a reported 13% decline in deaths and
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In a case described as something out of a spy novel, a group of Bulgarian agents operating on behalf of Russian intelligence has been convicted of espionage in Britain. The high-profile trial
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The CIA has reportedly confirmed a pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. support for Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision, as reported by
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The Philippine government has launched an investigation into donations made by Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups, following the arrest of four Chinese nationals on suspicion of espionage. Authorities are seeking to determine whether
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In a scathing attack on the current administration, former lawmaker and leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Attorney-at-Law Udaya Gammanpila, has alleged that Sri Lanka’s intelligence agencies are being politically manipulated and
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The U.S. Intelligence Community has refused to declassify a pivotal 2008 report assessing climate change as a national security threat, despite growing concerns over its relevance in today’s rapidly evolving climate landscape.
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