Why social media is being blamed for fuelling riots in France
Paris, July 1 — Social media companies are once again under scrutiny, this time in France as the country’s president blames TikTok, Snapchat and...
FBI, Homeland Security Ignored ‘Massive Amount’ of Intelligence Before Jan. 6, Senate Report Says
WASHINGTON — The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” ahead of the Jan. 6,...
Report: Top Russian General Knew about Wagner Rebellion Plan
A high-ranking Russian general had previous knowledge of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion plans before he led the mercenary army’s attempted coup over...
China’s Counterterrorism Involvement in Southeast Asia under the Global Security Initiative
In April 2022, President Xi Jinping announced the Global Security Initiative (GSI), outlining China’s overarching principles for managing global defense and security issues. Given...
Poverty, Inequality and Exclusion Fuelling Terrorism, Warns UN Chief
With terrorism posing a complex, constantly evolving and multi-faceted threat, law-enforcement agencies gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday in search...
Terrorist groups increasingly targeting youths, Singapore a ‘prized target’
Terrorist groups have been increasingly targeting youths, with Singapore considered a “prized target”, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday (Jun 21). Speaking...
Ideology, Money or Freedom? Why Fighters from the Global South Join Russia’s Army in Ukraine
The family of Tanzanian-born Nemes Raymond Taremo first heard rumors that their beloved relative had been killed on the frontlines in faraway Ukraine in...
Classifications and clearances are the bricks and mortar of national security
Everyone has secrets. You don’t like Nana’s fruitcake but don’t want to tell her. That’s a secret, but it’s not classified SECRET (well, unless...
Mali Junta Files ‘Espionage’ Complaint Against UN Mission
DAKAR — Mali’s ruling junta has asked prosecutors to probe the UN’s peacekeeping mission for “espionage” following a report which said hundreds of people...
US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked
The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked...