An American intelligence chief would normally have every means at his disposal to travel to Moscow without being noticed. That is, after all, part of the job. John Ratcliffe, the CIA chief,
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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