The Israeli embassy in London was the target of an alleged Iranian terrorist attack, intelligence sources have revealed. Five men, including four Iranian nationals, were arrested at locations across England on Saturday in what the Home Secretary described as one of the biggest counter-terror operations in recent years. It is understood that the Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London, was the target of a planned attack. British Government sources say the suspected terror cell was hours from unleashing the attack when the men were arrested. The Israeli embassy in London declined to comment when approached, and the Metropolitan Police have…

A new book has revealed the untold story of an agent who spent years close to senior Nazis, providing key intelligence that helped Britain rearm and prepare for war against Germany. Author Tim Willasey-Wilsey’s book, The Spy and the Devil, charts the life of Bill de Ropp, who managed to infiltrate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s inner circle and obtained vital military secrets. De Ropp’s success helped transform MI6 from an often-overlooked arm of Whitehall into a vital part of the UK’s national security policy-making. As the author explains in the book, de Ropp was an unlikely spy. Born in modern-day Lithuania…

Britain and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that will slash tariffs with the world’s fifth-largest economy and ultimately boost growth by up to £5 billion a year — the equivalent of a 0.1 per cent rise in GDP. The agreement will also see Indian tariffs cut on cosmetics and medical devices and is expected to deliver a £4.8 billion boost to the UK economy, according to the government. In the long term, it is projected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion, UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and wages by £2.2 billion annually. The agreement — the biggest…

Originally published by The Jerusalem Post Insights from the Israel-Africa Relations Institute show how strategic partnerships—not aid dependency—can unlock Africa’s vast potential. Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its development journey. As the world’s second-largest continent, spanning more than 30 million square kilometers and home to nearly 1.4 billion people, Africa’s population is expected to double by 2050, presenting both extraordinary potential and formidable challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s economy is forecast to grow by 3.8 per cent in 2024 and 4.2 per cent in 2025, outpacing the global average. However, opportunity does not come…

Britain has sanctioned a Swedish gangster accused of working for Iran to carry out attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe. Rawa Majid, 39, known as the “Kurdish Fox”, has been linked to an attack on the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, in January 2024. The attack was allegedly carried out on behalf of Iran using his “Foxtrot Network” of criminals. The sanctions were imposed just days before British police and members of the special forces arrested seven Iranian nationals allegedly involved in a suspected terrorist plot. The UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said the sanctions imposed on Majid…

South Africa’s highest appeal court has ruled that a Turkish telecoms group claiming MTN bribed Iranian officials for a lucrative mobile phone licence may proceed its $4.2 billion damages claim.

Observers have expressed concern that a focus on strategic minerals could attract additional stakeholders and complicate negotiations.

The ANC has lost its exclusive control over public finances and will now have to collaborate with opposition parties in the GNU on policy decisions, including foreign affairs.

MTN’s partners, including the reputable firms Deloitte and Accenture, may face legal scrutiny if the telecoms company’s involvement in operations in Iran is deemed substantial.

At least 20 former members of the SAS who shot dead armed IRA gunmen more than 30 years ago are facing murder charges, National Security News can reveal. Details of the potential prosecutions have been disclosed in a letter sent to every British Army regiment by the SAS Association. The letter also accuses successive British governments of “shamefully” failing to properly support veterans of the Northern Ireland conflict, known as the Troubles. The letter states: “There can be scarcely any part of the veteran community that isn’t touched to some extent by this issue. We have recently seen around twenty former special…

In terms of the diplomacy and the nuance around discussions on Ukraine and the peace process, South Africa has been elevated to quite an important position.”

Axiom Space has appointed a former Google Cloud executive as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tejpaul Bhatia takes the helm after serving as the space firm’s Chief Revenue Officer since 2021, replacing co-founder Dr Kam Ghaffarian, who will remain as Executive Chairman. The leadership change comes as the company, which is based in Houston, United States, prepares for its fourth human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and ramps up development of a next-generation orbital platform intended to replace the ISS by the end of the decade. As Chief Revenue Officer, Bhatia secured more than £1 billion in…