Middle East conflict puts spotlight on MTN’s Iran ties
By Tali Feinberg Just two days before Israel’s pre-emptive strike on Iran, a United States (US) congresswoman, Senator Elise Stefanik, wrote a letter claiming that “South Africa’s increasing alignment with Iran, an avowed sponsor of terrorism and antisemitism, poses profound…
Iran warns United States as Israel strikes nuclear and missile sites in Tehran
By Isabella Egerton United States President Donald Trump is considering direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran as Israeli forces continue airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any US…
The British government must do more to advance the UK’s nuclear future – or risk our national security
By Adam Treger Energy is a national security domain of increasingly critical importance. Every facet of our modern defence and economic capabilities relies on a stable, abundant, and secure energy supply. Our future is inextricably linked to AI, which is unprecedented…
Blaise Metreweli becomes MI6’s first female chief amid escalating security threats
By Isabella Egerton A career spy will be the first woman to lead Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6. Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as ‘C’ — the codename for the head of the organisation — by Prime…
Trump signs sweeping drone and aerospace orders, balancing innovation and security
By Isabella Egerton United States President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders designed to accelerate domestic drone innovation, enhance airspace security, and expand commercial drone operations. The orders seek to ease regulatory barriers, authorise beyond visual line of sight…
Israel strikes Iran killing two senior military leaders and targeting nuclear sites
By Sean Rayment Israel has launched a large-scale attack against Iran, assassinating the head of the Islamic regime’s armed forces in what it described as a “pre-emptive strike” on Tehran’s nuclear programme. General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of the military…
The British government invests £14bn in Sizewell nuclear power plant as part of the UK’s energy security strategy
By Sean Rayment The UK has agreed to take a £17.8 billion stake in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in a move that the government claims will reduce carbon emissions and even make money for the taxpayer. Ministers also…
China’s new nuclear missile is 200 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb
China has claimed to have developed a new nuclear weapon 200 times more powerful than the bombs that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The DF-5B missile is said to have a range of 7,500 miles, meaning it is capable of reaching…
China set to become global leader in AI, report warns
By Sean Rayment China is attempting to become the global leader in artificial intelligence by building hundreds of highly specialised data centres, experts have warned. A new report titled China’s AI Infrastructure Surge, by the Special Competitive Studies Project and the…
Strategic Defence Review to put Britain on a “war footing”
By Sean Rayment Britain faces a “new era of threat”, including dangers posed by novel weapons of mass destruction, and must rebuild its military to prepare for war, a major defence review has warned. The UK’s strategic defence review warns…
