British military officer says civilian death toll in Israeli hostage rescue operation ‘difficult to avoid’
A British former military intelligence officer has said that the high civilian death toll in the Israeli hostage rescue operation would have been difficult to avoid. Colonel Philip Ingram, a former member of the Intelligence Corps and a NATO planner,…
Russia’s disinformation campaigns intensify ahead of Paris Olympics 2024
As the world eagerly anticipates the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics next month, a darker shadow looms over the festivities. The Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) has sounded the alarm on a significant uptick in malign influence campaigns orchestrated…
US and China clash over Taiwan at Shangri-La Dialogue amid intensifying military drills
In a significant showdown marking the first face-to-face meeting between US and Chinese defence chiefs in two years, the hot-button issue of Taiwan took centre stage. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and China’s defence minister, Admiral Dong Jun, convened in Singapore…
Hong Kong’s Crackdown Continues: 14 Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested for Subversion
In a landmark case under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL), Hong Kong has convicted 14 pro-democracy activists and former lawmakers on charges of subversion. This mass trial, the most severe application yet of the NSL, highlights the Chinese government’s…
International Backlash Over ICC’s Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The decision by International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three leaders of the Hamas organisation has ignited significant international backlash. On Monday, several of…
UN Security Council Holds Landmark Meeting Focused Solely on Hostages Held by Hamas Terrorists
In a historic and emotionally charged session, the UN Security Council convened its first ever meeting solely focused on the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists during their attack on Israel on 07 October. The meeting, initiated by the United States,…
Putin’s Cabinet Reshuffle: Strategy to Intensify Ukraine Conflict
President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defence minister in what is seen as a strategy to intensify his war on Ukraine.
CIA Director William Burns Arrives in Cairo with Egyptian Officials to Reach a Deal
Israel has given Hamas a one-week ultimatum, presenting the militant group with a choice between agreeing to a hostage deal or facing a potential ground invasion of Rafah against the terror group’s remaining strongholds in Gaza. CIA Director William Burns…
Iran’s Nuclear Path Reaches Critical Juncture
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a fever pitch as Iran’s nuclear capabilities come under intense scrutiny. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), issued a stark warning on Monday regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, suggesting…
Unveiling the threat of APT44: Russia’s Sandworm group strikes again
In the realm of cybersecurity, few threats loom as large as the notorious Sandworm group, now tracked by Google Cloud’s Mandiant as APT44. With its origins rooted in Russia, this malevolent entity has gained infamy for its involvement in a spectrum…
