This article by Gen. David H. Petraeus was first published by Kyiv Post. The original version can be read here. The most highly lauded living military officer in the United States, Gen. David Petraeus, shares his admiration for an awe-inspiring generation of Ukrainians forged by Russia’s brutal war. Editor’s note:…
By Andre Pienaar A pattern has taken shape on the streets of north-west London that British counter-terrorism policing can no longer describe as opportunistic antisemitism. In the space of roughly five weeks, synagogues, Jewish charities, a Jewish emergency medical service, Iranian dissident media, and the perimeter of the Israeli Embassy…
By Andre Pienaar The Kingdom of Bahrain announced on 09 May 2026 the dismantling of an Iranian-directed network of 41 operatives inside the country, with a further 11 handlers identified in Iran serving as the conduit between the cell and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Interior Ministry’s statement…
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Britain’s largest nuclear plant operator has apologised after admitting to a series of cyber security failings that could have jeopardised national security. Sellafield, a government-owned facility which is home to the largest store of plutonium in the world, left sensitive information exposed to foreign hackers for four years. The case has raised questions about UK’s nuclear safety protocols. The nuclear waste management firm appeared in a sentencing hearing on 8th August to face charges brought by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). An investigation by the ONR revealed cyber security failings at the site between 2019 and 2023. The ONR…
The United States has deployed a nuclear-powered guided missile submarine and a carrier strike group to the Middle East in anticipation of an imminent attack on Israel by Iran. The deployment of USS Georgia follows new intelligence from Israel indicating that Tehran is planning a large-scale strike within days. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said: “We’re following Hezbollah and Iran and ready. “We’re at highest alert. We have increased the air force’s patrols, we are attacking every threat we identify and are prepared to intercept threats in real time.” Despite previous warnings of an impending Iranian assault,…
A $10 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a team of Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure within the U.S., National Security News has learned. The move comes as the U.S. government intensifies its efforts to combat cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries. The announcement by the State Department Rewards for Justice program, which offers rewards for information leading to the arrest of terrorists, names six Iranian security officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC is a branch of the Iran’s military force which has been responsible for malicious cyber activity…
Chinese defence chiefs are planning to install a star wars type laser on its nuclear submarines so that it will be able to shoot down British and US spy satellites while hidden beneath the ocean. Chinese scientists claim the weapon will be able to knockout satellites and enemy aircraft in a fraction of a second because lasers destroy targets at the speed of light. One of the western satellite systems in the Chinese sights is the SpaceX Starlink satellite system which can often be seen passing over UK skies. The UK has around seven military satellites which are now vital for command and…
Doctored videos of Vice President Kamala Harris have gone viral on social media platform X gaining millions of views. The surge in deepfake content targeting Harris began less than 24 hours after her first campaign speech and shows no sign of slowing in the lead up to the presidential election. One deepfake shows Harris repeatedly fumbling her words, in contrast to the actual footage of her smooth speech alongside President Joe Biden following a major prisoner swap. The recent deepfake video, first posted on Truth Social by Donald Trump, mocked Harris with the labels “DUMB!” and “extremely Low IQ.” The…
The recent significant losses suffered by Russian mercenaries at the hands of Tuareg rebels in Mali have undermined the perception that Russia’s Wagner Group can enhance security for local communities in the Sahel, according to Sahel expert Professor Sebastian Elischer from the University of Florida.
One of the Kremlin’s most senior intelligence chiefs is facing allegations of corruption amid claims that his family amassed a fortune through illicit dealings linked to a Russian state defence company. Lieutenant General Vladislav Menshchikov, the head of the FSB, the Russian counter intelligence service, is alleged to have acquired expensive properties and businesses registered under the names of his relatives, according to The Insider, an investigations website. Menschikov, is one of President Vladimir’s most trusted aides and was responsible for orchestrating the wrongful arrest of western journalists. The Insider found that Menshchikov’s daughter, Tatiana Menshchikova, has amassed a real…
Rioters responsible for a public order crisis across Britain face being charged with terror offences, Britain’s top prosecutor has warned. Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, said his team would use every legal power to jail those behind the disorder, and that terror legislation was already being used in one case. He spoke out amid fears that up to 30 far right rallies are planned across the country over the next 24 hours. Senior police sources have admitted the “outlook is bad”, but insisted they were “ready to respond”. More than 400 people have already been arrested in connection…
There will be no re-opening of diplomatic relations between Russia and the West in the wake of the historic prison exchange, according to a former US National Security advisor.
Axiom Space announced that its upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will feature a diverse international crew representing India, Poland, and Hungary. The Ax-4 mission marks a significant expansion of global participation in commercial spaceflight. It is also expected to strengthen ties between the participating countries and solidify their positions as leaders in the growing space industry. Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson will command the 14-day mission, marking her second with Axiom Space. Joining her are Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from India, and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. The upcoming mission will mark…
“I think the status quo,serves quite a lot of people’s interest well and a major escalation doesn’t serve anyone.”
Iran has threatened that it will deliver a “harsh punishment” against Israel following theassassination of Hamas’s leader in an explosion. Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was killed instantly inside his home in Tehran with some reports suggesting that a bomb had been placed inside the apartment months earlier and detonated by remote control.The threat of retaliation by Tehran raises the stakes in the Middle East with the two most powerful countries in the region moving ever closer to all out war.The Israeli government has not commented directly on the missile strike which killed Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran early…
