UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over military spending disagreements, accusing PM Keir Starmer of risking national security. Starmer admits he must "turn things around" after poor election results, while the US expresses concern over UK defence contributions.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the Global Security and Technology Summit in Riyadh from December 18-20, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit aims to foster international cooperation and knowledge exchange in security and technology, featuring events like the "Security and Technology Month" and the "Saif" Global Innovation Competition.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior is organizing the Global Security and Technology Summit in Riyadh from December 18-20, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit aims to foster international cooperation and knowledge exchange in security and technology, featuring specialized programs, workshops, and a global innovation competition.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that global peace and security are at risk due to disregard for the UN Charter's principles, indirectly criticizing the US without naming it. He urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and hoped for a peaceful resolution between the US and Iran.
India and Italy upgraded their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership, agreeing on a defense roadmap, setting a bilateral trade target of €20 billion by 2029, and expanding cooperation in technology and mobility.
President Trump stated he will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, prioritizing global security over political popularity. He confirmed a planned attack on Iran was delayed for a few days at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE, who believe negotiations are close to a deal.
Trump expects positive outcomes from summit with Xi, focusing on trade
As ceasefires fail, peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains under a blockade, the deepening Middle East crisis has exposed the structural limitations of global security frameworks. The US-Israel war on Iran since February has strained United Nations bodies and left Nato reeling over US President Donald Trump’s threats to leave the transatlantic security alliance. With the risk of a protracted war looming, there is an often overlooked security grouping – whose member states include...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed regional and global security, including developments in West Asia, amidst ongoing efforts to rebuild ties after the 2020 LAC standoff. Singh also held discussions on bilateral defence cooperation with his Russian counterpart.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu identified rising defense spending, debt, and regional conflicts as major threats to global security. He emphasized the need for international coordination ahead of an upcoming security forum in Russia.
The world is undergoing an era of global change, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov noted
Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, an AI model capable of finding and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in operating systems and browsers. The company refused public release, comparing it to giving burglars keys to every building. Forty US organizations are partnered in Project Glasswing to patch vulnerabilities before exploitation. Britain tested the model through its AI Security Institute, with ministers warning most businesses remain unprepared. Mozilla's test on Firefox found 10 times more flaws than conventional methods, though none were undetectable by humans. The Pentagon had previously deemed Anthropic a security risk before inviting it back into government cooperation.
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger, in a republished podcast from April 2025, warns Britain must rearm to counter Russian threats and destabilizing leaders like Putin and Trump. He and Dr. Rachel Ellehuus discuss NATO's future and Europe's resolve against Russia, noting Trump's impact on European security.
The Independent is re-publishing a "World of Trouble" podcast episode featuring former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger, recorded in April 2025. The discussion with Dr. Rachel Ellehuus covers global security, Russia's actions in Ukraine, NATO's future, and the impact of leaders like Putin and Trump.
