Counterterrorism

ISIS in Africa behind a surge in terrorist attacks, officials say

The Islamic State’s regional affiliates in Africa are carrying out lethal attacks at a tempo far surpassing that of the parent organization that once ruled large swaths of Iraq and Syria, Morocco’s chief diplomat said Wednesday at a meeting of the global alliance battling the…

Eight soldiers killed in Togo ‘terrorist attack’

Eight soldiers were killed on Wednesday and 13 wounded in a “terrorist attack” in northern Togo near the border with Burkina Faso, the government said, using a term typically designating jihadists. Togo’s troops are deployed in the north of the country…

Military & Defense

China Warns U.S. Warship for 'Intensifying Tensions' By Sailing Near Taiwan

China's military reported Wednesday that a warning was sent to a U.S. warship that was traveling close to Taiwan while China performed military drills nearby, stating that the U.S. was "deliberately intensifying tensions" between them. The People's Liberation Army…

Belarus Increases Military Combat Readiness, Claims It Is Response to NATO

Saying it is reacting in response to NATO, Belarus is ramping up its military activity, with statements from its defense officials and military leaders that the Russia-aligned country is moving to increasing its combat readiness. Belarusian Minister of Defense Viktor Khrenin…

Cybersecurity

Government agencies warn of increase in cyberattacks targeting MSPs

Today, multiple government agencies worldwide including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI and NSA in partnership with the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC-UK), as well as the Australian Cyber Security Center…

Pro-Russian hackers target Italy institutional websites -ANSA news agency

Pro-Russian hackers have attacked the websites of several Italian institutions, including the senate, ANSA news agency reported on Wednesday. The hacker group "Killnet" claimed the attack, ANSA said, which also targeted the National Health Institute (ISS) and the…

Counterintelligence & Espionage

Iran confirms plans to execute Swedish medic accused of espionage

Tehran The Iranian judiciary on Tuesday confirmed reports that Swedish physician is to be executed, for allegedly spying for Israeli intelligence service Mossad. “The death sentence against Ahmad-Resa J for spying for Mossad is final and will be carried out,” judiciary…

‘Growing’ threat of foreign state interference in British politics

The case of suspected Chinese spy Christine Lee targeting MPs is not a “one-off” and such threats are increasing, security sources have warned. Attempts by foreign states to interfere with British politics are feared to be a growing problem and one which is a huge danger to…

Transnational Organized Crime

France investigates Interpol chief over allegations of complicity with torture

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into global police agency Interpol president Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi over allegations that he may have been an accomplice to torture, an official said. Raisi, a United Arab Emirates official, was appointed president of Interpol…

DEA Launches New Reward Campaign Targeting Cartel Leaders

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched a new campaign in Mexico offering rewards in the millions for those who help to capture the leaders of the Sinaloa cartel. Wanted posters and billboards have been spotted in various areas of Mexico, including at the…