MI6 tops a peer review of European foreign intelligence services, praised for its expertise in recruiting high-level informants in Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey, scoring 251 points ahead of France's DGSE with 169 points.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov, former defense minister and chief negotiator, as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko will take over Umerov's previous role, as part of a broader security leadership reshuffle announced in July to strengthen wartime leadership.
Ukrainian strikes on Russia's Krasnodar region and annexed Crimea killed at least 11 people, including children, and injured dozens. Concurrently, Ukraine appointed chief negotiator Rustem Umerov to lead foreign intelligence amid a cabinet reshuffle.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims Kiev and Brussels use Ukrainian territory to test advanced weapons and develop new warfare concepts. The SVR also states European leaders privately reject Ukraine's EU membership due to risks, offering security policy participation without voting rights to prevent disillusionment.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims a key NATO member state is concerned about Germany's active research into nuclear weapons-related developments, involving 30 universities and defense companies, raising alarms due to Germany's militarist past.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the UK directs Ukraine in carrying out terror attacks. This follows a statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claiming Britain and its special services orchestrated a Ukrainian drone attack on a Sevastopol museum.
China's embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. A manager at the office received an eight-year sentence, while a security firm operator and former UK Border Force officer was imprisoned for 10 years.
The Chinese embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men connected to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. One received 8 years, the other 10, for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Turkey has confirmed its interest in not only hosting but also actively participating in negotiations regarding Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed this with Russian officials, including President Putin, leveraging his past experience as head of Turkey's intelligence service.
Two men, Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen, have been jailed in the UK for assisting a foreign intelligence service. Wai, a Border Force officer, used his access to track Hong Kong dissidents, while Yuen acted as his contact with Chinese authorities. Their actions were deemed to threaten state sovereignty.
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Thursday for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu received eight years, and Peter Wai Chi-leung received 10 years for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
China's Ministry of State Security claims foreign spy agencies are using turtles and fish fitted with sensors to map its coastline and collect sensitive marine data. Beijing alleges this data could identify weaknesses in coastal defenses, posing a national security threat. The ministry urged security checks on foreign equipment and for fishers to report unusual findings.
The US House rejected a proposal to extend a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA) through July 2, causing it to expire Friday. Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, citing his lack of national security experience and alleged political motivations.
The U.S. House rejected a short-term extension of a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA), which is set to expire Friday. Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial pick for acting DNI, Bill Pulte, citing his lack of national security experience and alleged political motivations. Nineteen Republicans also voted against the measure.
Congress failed to pass a three-week extension for FISA Section 702, a controversial surveillance program, leading to its lapse. Proponents warn of national security risks, while critics argue the "going dark" narrative is misleading and push for reforms like warrant requirements for US person data.
The U.S. House rejected a proposal to extend a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA) through July 2, as Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial pick for acting DNI, Bill Pulte. The program is set to expire Friday.
The FBI and DOJ seized 13 websites posing as consulting firms that offered fake jobs to Americans, including security clearance holders, to obtain sensitive government information. The operation, linked to China's intelligence services, used fake identities and AI-generated photos.
President Trump is sticking with Bill Pulte as acting DNI despite bipartisan criticism, risking the lapse of the crucial FISA Section 702 surveillance program. Democrats and some Republicans oppose Pulte, fearing politicization and demanding reforms, while Trump blames Democrats for holding national security "hostage."
The US Congress faces a June 12 deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA, but negotiations are stalled. A 45-day extension was granted in April for reforms, but none have been made. A recent Senate vote (52-47) failed to pass a 3-year renewal due to Democratic opposition triggered by President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, a businessman without security clearance, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Critics fear Trump's history of abusing surveillance powers and his suggestion to 'gut' the ODNI, potentially firing staff from previous administrations, complicates the reauthorization, especially without reforms like warrant requirements for US person queries.
The FSB claims foreign intelligence services attempted to access information about public sentiment in Russia by targeting the phones of high-ranking officials, bypassing intermediaries like NGOs.
Foreign intelligence services attempted to obtain data from Russian officials' smartphones by accessing correspondence, eavesdropping on calls, and conducting acoustic and video surveillance. An investigation is underway to identify perpetrators and the extent of compromised data.
Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operationA UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China. Continue reading...
A British court has convicted two men linked to an Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) of spying on activists from the city on behalf of Chinese authorities. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, the London office’s manager, and Peter Wai Chi-leung were found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service on Thursday, two years after their arrests thrust the role of Hong Kong’s overseas promotion offices into the global spotlight. Yuen, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent, was earlier accused...
Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...
