Keywords: National security


Former Swedish security adviser on trial over lost classified documents

Henrik Landerholm, Sweden’s former national security adviser, has gone on trial for allegedly mishandling classified information, seven months after resigning amid claims he left official documents in a hotel. Landerholm, a longtime associate of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, appeared......

Syria's president blames Israel for national instability amid internal conflict

Syrian interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has leveled serious accusations against Israel, claiming the nation is intentionally destabilizing Syria by exacerbating internal conflicts. This assertion follows recent strikes by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Damascus, which have heightened tensions in......

Scathing report blames secret service failures one year after Trump assassination attempt

One year after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a new U.S. Senate report harshly criticizes the Secret Service for a series of security failures. On July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was lightly injured in the ear by gunfire, while one spectator was killed......

Moroccan police intercept over 3 tons of cannabis near Essaouira

Moroccan authorities have successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of cannabis near the coastal city of Essaouira, marking another milestone in the country’s fight against international drug trafficking. Major drug bust near Sidi Ishaq Early Tuesday morning, regional......

The fragility of citizenship: New insights into global trends

Naturalisation has long been considered a reliable method for securing the right to reside in a country, but recent findings indicate that this belief is becoming increasingly precarious. The inaugural Global State of Citizenship report, produced by the Global Citizenship Observatory (GLOBALCIT) at the......

Morocco arrests Arab national at Mohammed V Airport on UAE extradition warrant

Moroccan security forces arrested a 42-year-old Arab national at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Turkey, is wanted by Emirati authorities following......

Potential closure of Strait of Hormuz awaits Iran's Supreme Security Council approval

Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz remains pending approval from its Supreme National Security Council, despite reports suggesting parliamentary authorization. The announcement comes amid escalating regional tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. An Iranian Revolutionary Guard......

France seeks extradition of drug trafficking suspect arrested in Marrakech

On Saturday, June 14, Marrakech police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested a French national of Malian origin wanted on an international warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN),......

Trump's Travel Ban on 12 Countries Goes Into Effect Early Monday

In a renewed move to restrict immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump's latest travel ban officially comes into force at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday. The directive prohibits citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing concerns over national security and the threat of terrorism. The......