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Romania says NATO must respond to Russian incursions into its airspace

Information Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar has urged NATO to develop a “coordinated” and robust response to the increasing incursions of Russian missiles and drones into the alliance’s airspace, particularly along its eastern flank. Speaking at a meeting of defence ministers from NATO’s “B9” group in Bucharest, Tilvar expressed deep concern over Russia’s repeated violations […]

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Meta bans RT, other Russian state media networks

Information Meta announced a global ban on several Russian state media networks, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, for engaging in “foreign interference activity.” The company cited deceptive tactics used by these media outlets to covertly influence public opinion online. Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, had previously limited the reach of Russian state

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Germany begins expanded border controls to control migration

Information Starting on September 16, Germany will expand its border checks to all its land borders for at least six months, adding northern and western borders alongside the already monitored eastern and southern borders. This will affect border crossings with countries like Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Germany, located in the Schengen Area,

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Why OSINT and HUMINT Work Well Together in Due Diligence Investigations

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the significance of conducting thorough due diligence cannot be emphasized enough. Whether it’s for mergers and acquisitions, hiring key personnel, or evaluating a business partner, due diligence helps organizations make well-informed decisions, avoid risks, and maintain compliance. Two key intelligence-gathering techniques, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT),

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Weekend wrap up 14 & 15 September

US, Spanish, Czech citizens detained in Venezuela Venezuela’s Interior Minister said the country had detained three Americans, two Spaniards and one Czech national. He alleged they were plotting “violent acts” to destablize the government after disputed elections. Serbia plans to bring back compulsory military service Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he has approved reinstating compulsory

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Russia expels 6 British diplomats on espionage charges

Information Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused six British diplomats of espionage, prompting the Russian Foreign Ministry to revoke their accreditation and expel them from the country. The FSB claims that these diplomats, who worked in the political department of the British embassy in Moscow, were involved in activities showing “signs of espionage and

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Islamists win big in Jordans parliamentary elections

Information Jordan’s main Islamist opposition party, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), secured a significant victory by winning 31 out of 138 seats in the recent parliamentary election. This outcome, the IAF’s best performance since 1989, reflects widespread public discontent over Israel’s actions in the Gaza conflict. The IAF, which is the political wing of Jordan’s

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China opts out of blueprint on military AI use

Information At a recent summit in South Korea, around 60 countries, including the United States, signed a “blueprint for action” to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The guidelines emphasized that AI applications in the military should be “ethical and human-centric,” focusing on maintaining human control over AI systems, particularly

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The Benefits of Using the Intelligence Cycle in Due Diligence

Due diligence is an essential process in any significant business or investment decision. Whether a company is evaluating a merger, an acquisition, a partnership, or even a new supplier, it is vital to collect, assess, and act on relevant information to mitigate risks. A structured approach can enhance the effectiveness of this process, and the

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