HM Intelligence

Information Two senior Russian intelligence officials have implicated either Ukrainian, US, or UK involvement in the recent attack on a concert hall near Moscow, which resulted in the death of at least 139 people and injured 180 others. Despite their assertions, no evidence was provided to support these claims. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko further complicated […]

Information The recent attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group has prompted Italy to raise its security alert level, following France’s lead. Italy’s decision was made during a national security council meeting in Rome, with plans to enhance security measures for upcoming events leading to the

Information The European Union (EU) has initiated investigations into tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta, marking the first scrutiny under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) aimed at ensuring fair competition and a more open digital environment. The DMA, which was recently enacted, seeks to prevent dominant tech companies from monopolizing digital markets and aims

Ukraine says it hit two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol The Ukrainian military has reported that it carried out a strike on Sevastopol, in the annexed Crimean peninsula, hitting two Russian landing ships named Yamal and Azov, a communications center, and several infrastructure sites of the Black Sea Fleet. Russia in mourning after Moscow concert

Information United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his sixth visit to the region with a stop in Tel Aviv, where he is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken’s visit comes amid heightened tensions following Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip. He is expected to urge Israel to reconsider its planned

Information Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s prime minister, announced his resignation, citing both personal and political reasons. Varadkar, who first assumed office in 2017 and reclaimed the position in 2022, will step down once his successor is chosen. His tenure, marked by significant milestones, saw him become Ireland’s youngest leader and the country’s first biracial and openly

Information Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed Germany’s lower house, emphasising Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression. He asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assumption that Germany would waver in its support was a grave miscalculation. Despite Scholz’s previous opposition to providing long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, he affirmed Germany’s commitment to aiding Ukraine in

Information China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi commenced a diplomatic journey through New Zealand and Australia, commencing with strategic discussions in Wellington. In New Zealand, Wang engaged with counterparts Winston Peters and Todd McClay, extending invitations for reciprocal visits to China. The talks delved into New Zealand’s potential involvement in the AUKUS alliance, with Wang expressing

Information The EU foreign ministers convened in Brussels to address several pressing issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, the situation in Belarus, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell led discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, emphasising the transatlantic partnership, preceded the meeting. Attention was particularly drawn to