Global oil prices surged over 1% as US President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" and fresh US military strikes heightened fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude rose to $79.04 and WTI to $74.46.
A U.S.-led naval coalition has raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "severe" due to multiple Iranian attacks on tankers. Merchant vessels are warned of "deliberate hostile action" by Iran, impacting global energy supplies and ship traffic.
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group saysAnti-war activists in Portland, Oregon, are pushing city authorities to ensure no local resources, tax breaks or investments support a local company that appears to be supplying artificial intelligence software to the Israeli military.The company, Sightline Intelligence, manufactures AI-supported video technology that is used in drones to interpret target movements and make quick decisions based on the perceived threat level. Cargo documents appear to show Sightline has shipped its technology to Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer that provides drones to that country’s military and exports to others. The activists argue that such sales violate the UN’s arms agreements. Continue reading...
The UK's threat level has been lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years.
The UK government has raised the terrorism threat level from 'substantial' to 'severe' following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) cited increased Islamist and extreme right-wing threats, with the UK Jewish community specifically targeted in multiple recent incidents. The last time the threat level was 'severe' was February 2022. The suspect, 45-year-old Essa Suleiman, remains in police custody.
Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on antisemitic chants at protest marches after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. The UK terrorism threat level was raised to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, meaning a terrorist attack is highly likely. The suspect, understood to be 45-year-old Essa Suleiman, was referred to the Prevent programme in 2020 and cleared within six weeks. Starmer promised £25m more funding for Jewish security services and stronger powers to target antisemitic preachers, while rejecting calls to pause pro-Gaza marches.
Keir Starmer pledges crackdown on protesters chanting or displaying antisemitic slogans as terror attack is assessed to be ‘highly likely’ Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on those “venerating the murder of Jews” at protest marches as the UK terror threat level was raised to severe in the wake of the Golders Green attack.The prime minister promised to do “everything in our power to stamp this hatred out” after meeting emergency workers and community leaders near the scene in north-west London where two Jewish men were stabbed on Wednesday. Continue reading...
The UK terrorism threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre following Wednesday's stabbing in Golders Green, North London. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the attack as a 'vile act of terrorism' and announced record funding to protect Jewish communities. JTAC assesses an attack is now highly likely within six months, driven by increasing Islamist and Extreme Right Wing threats from individuals and small groups in the UK.
UK Maritime Trade Operations has raised the threat level to substantial off Somalia's coast after a cargo ship was seized and redirected to Somali territorial waters. At least four vessels have been targeted in suspected piracy incidents in the past week, including an oil tanker hijacked with 17 crew. Piracy had almost disappeared three years ago but has made a comeback, with authorities warning vessels to transit with caution.
