Keywords: National security


Two men convicted in UK over spying operation targeting Hong Kong dissidents

Two men have been found guilty by a London court of carrying out espionage activities targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the United Kingdom, in a case highlighting growing concerns over foreign intelligence operations on British soil. The defendants, Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai,......

Sweden advances plan to create new foreign intelligence agency amid security concerns

The government of Sweden has announced it will move forward with plans to establish a new foreign intelligence agency. The decision comes in response to growing security concerns in Europe and criticism of past intelligence failures. Lessons from the Ukraine War The reform follows criticism that Swedish......

Blocking of Meta AI startup deal raises concerns over China tech investment rules

The decision by Chinese authorities to block a major acquisition involving Meta and AI startup Manus has raised concerns among global investors about the growing risks in cross-border technology deals linked to China. The move by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to stop the multi-billion-dollar......

Nigeria charges six suspects over foiled 2025 coup attempt

Nigeria’s prosecution authorities have formally charged six individuals in connection with an alleged coup attempt that was foiled by security forces in 2025, according to documents submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja. Among the accused is a retired major general. The defendants are alleged......

Philippines warns of “sabotage” after cyanide seizure in disputed south China sea atoll

The Philippines has raised concerns over what it describes as possible “sabotage” activities after authorities discovered cyanide on vessels operating near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of highly......

Norway increases defence budget by $12 billion through 2036

Norway announced on Friday that it will boost its long-term defence plan by 115 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $11.87 billion) through 2036. The increase is part of a broader trend among NATO countries to strengthen military capabilities amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine and under pressure......

Hong Kong expands police powers to access digital devices

Hong Kong authorities have introduced new rules granting police the power to demand passwords for mobile phones and computers from individuals suspected of violating the national security law. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement measures tied to national security concerns. Under......

Erdogan pledges strict measures against airspace violations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s firm stance against airspace violations and emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen national security. In a video message to citizens marking Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr), Erdogan highlighted the responsibility of the government......

Ali Larijani, influential Iranian powerbroker, dies at 67

Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani, long recognized as one of the Islamic Republic’s most influential figures, has died at the age of 67, according to Iranian media. Larijani, a key architect of Iran’s security strategy and a trusted adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,......