Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal has authorized the domestic intelligence agency to continue surveilling the state chapter of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The ruling deems AfD's objections "unfounded" and allows for expanded surveillance powers if the party is officially labeled "confirmed right-wing extremist."
Bavaria's highest administrative court ruled that the state's intelligence agency can continue to surveil the AfD party. The court stated that the AfD's objections were addressed in prior rulings and cited federal court decisions on surveillance legality.
The Brandenburg intelligence agency warns of a new disinformation trend using AI-generated avatars and regionalized content to influence local debates, particularly targeting young audiences.
Hessen's domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz) is not using Palantir's data analysis software, unlike the state police. Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) stated that while the agency monitors the market, specific product mentions would reveal operational methods. He supports strengthening digital capabilities with European solutions but notes no equivalent European software is currently available for the police.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess revealed the agency reviewed past terrorism investigations after raising the threat level in 2024, but a resourcing decision excluded the Bondi gunmen. The review covered the past 12 months, not the five years prior when the Akram brothers were investigated and cleared.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess revealed the agency reviewed past terrorism investigations after raising the threat level in 2024 but a resourcing decision excluded the Bondi gunmen. The review covered the past 12 months, not the five years prior when the Akram brothers were investigated.
ASIO's annual holiday threat assessment is under scrutiny following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The assessment warned of risks to religious festivals but did not single out distinct threats to Hanukkah, despite earlier declaring antisemitism a top threat to life. NSW Police also face questions over security preparations for the Chanukah by the Sea event.
Palantir Technologies has filed a legal protest against the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), alleging the agency is wasting taxpayer money on its internal MARS tech project. Palantir claims the DIA should consider commercial software instead of building its own system from scratch.
Reports indicate Turkey's intelligence agency will submit a report on PKK movements, potentially influencing Abdullah Öcalan's status and allowing his move to a coordination office in İmralı prison. Political sources suggest a new plan to advance the process, pending weapon surrender verification.
Cuba's leader warned of a "bloodbath" if the US attacks, as the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's intelligence agency and top leaders. This follows reports of Cuba acquiring military drones from Russia and Iran, potentially for strikes on US targets.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing through legislation to establish the country’s first centralised intelligence agency since the second world war, driven by concerns that its existing set-up is too fragmented to keep pace with espionage, cyberthreats and “grey zone” operations. The plan, recently endorsed by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, would transform the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office (CIRO) into a central hub, drawing in analysts, technologists and...
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
Canadian intelligence agency CSIS has included India and China in a list of countries allegedly involved in foreign interference and espionage in Canada. The 2025 report identifies Khalistan extremism as a major national security threat, noting that Canada-Based Khalistani Extremists leverage Canadian institutions to promote violent agendas and raise funds. The report names Pakistan, Russia and Iran alongside India and China. Notably, the latest report has tempered down earlier references to India compared to 2024, removing direct mention of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.
Canada's intelligence agency CSIS has declared Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKE) a national security threat, stating they use Canadian institutions to promote violent extremist agendas and divert funds toward violent activities in India. The 2025 Public Report distinguishes peaceful Khalistan advocacy from extremist activities, noting the Air India Flight 182 bombing remains Canada's deadliest terrorist attack. The report comes amid efforts to rebuild India-Canada relations following diplomatic tensions in 2023.
CSIS report tabled in Parliament warns Canada-based Khalistani extremist groups continue to pose national security threats. The report marks the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history with 329 killed. While no CBKE-related attacks occurred in Canada in 2025, the report warns some groups remain well-connected and collect funds for violent activities. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme said there is no evidence linking threats to India.
The former head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency questioned whether early assessments of Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram were sufficiently rigorous, while advising the royal commission examining the December terrorist attack.
The former head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency questioned whether early assessments of Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram were sufficiently rigorous, while advising the royal commission examining the December terrorist attack.
Belarus and Poland have completed a five-for-five prisoner exchange at their border, following complex negotiations between their respective intelligence agencies directed by President Alexander Lukashenko.
When Dwight Eisenhower wanted to ensure that Japanese voters stuck with U.S.-friendly prime minister Nobusuke Kishi in the 1958 elections over socialist and communist challengers, the clandestine machinery of the national-security state whirred into action. American spies recruited key officials within Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party to funnel inside information to the Central Intelligence Agency and arranged a secret […]
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States after fleeing Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
According to Head of the country’s intelligence agency Dariusz Lukowski, Poland supplied weapons and military equipment worth about €5 billion to Ukraine
