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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…

Beijing’s Tightening Alliance with Moscow Raises Alarm amid Ukraine War 

Recent revelations of Beijing’s intensified support for Moscow in its war against Ukraine, particularly through the provision of geospatial intelligence, have sparked growing concerns among Western powers.  Despite China’s claims of neutrality, evidence suggests that China’s assistance to Russia is playing a significant role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort. According…

Senior Hamas leader rejects Egypt ceasefire proposal saying it does not include anything new

A senior official from the Hamas terror group stated on Thursday that Egypt had presented a new ceasefire proposal to end the war in Gaza but did not bring any new elements to the table. He added US and Egyptian…

NATO unites as it marks its 75th anniversary amid continued Russian aggression against Ukraine

Foreign Ministers wrapped up two days of discussions in Brussels on Thursday, 04 April 2024, culminating in a session of the NATO-Ukraine Council and another gathering with partners from the Indo-Pacific region and the European Union.  The day also marked…

Thomas-Greenfield Slams China and Russia’s Decision to Block US-Led Resolution on the War in The Middle East 

On Friday, the UN Security Council dismissed a new US draft resolution, calling for an “immediate and sustained cease-fire” in Gaza contingent on the release of the remaining hostages being held by Hamas. The failed resolution comes after China and…

Security Concerns Raised Following German Military Leak at Singapore Airshow

Last week, a Russian media source disclosed an audio recording revealing a classified conversation among a group of senior German military officials.  The conversation took place while one of the officials, reportedly a brigadier general, was staying at a Singapore…

Putin hosts Hamas and several Palestinian factions for talks in Moscow 

All eyes turn towards Russia as it assumes the role of mediator between Hamas and Fatah.  The hosting and mediation of the 3-day talks by Russia’s envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, which began on 29 February are of significant…

CIA Director Bill Burns and his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts arrive in Paris to begin next round of hostage negotiations

An Israeli delegation arrived in Paris today for talks with senior US, and Egyptian intelligence officials, as well as the Prime Minister of Qatar, aiming to advance a ceasefire deal with Hamas and secure the release of hostages, an Israeli…