Mossad chief to visit D.C. as Israel ramps up pressure on U.S. over emerging Iran deal David Barnea is the most hawkish official on Iran within the Israeli security establishment. Axios · Aug 28, 2022
Seven children dead: Who's to blame? Who killed those kids as the U.S. left Afghanistan? Donald Rumsfeld? George Custer and Barack Obama? You and me? Salon · Aug 27, 2022
Türkiye Downplays US Sanctions Threat over Russia Ties Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati told businesses on Friday they should not be concerned by the threat of sanctions that Washington warns will follow if they do business with sanctioned Russians. Nebati’s Twitter comments represent Ankara’s first official response to a letter the US Treasury sent to Turkish… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 27, 2022
Takeaways from the unsealed Mar-a-Lago search affidavit While the FBI affidavit justifying the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is highly redacted, it includes new details about the classified information that was stored at the former president's home The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Fox News host stone-faced as guest lists sensitive documents Trump could have been holding at Mar-a-Lago Documents could include ‘plans for counterstriking against Russia in event of nuclear attack’ The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians? US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2022
The inside story of the CIA v Russia – from cold war conspiracy to 'black' propaganda in Ukraine In the early 1990s, Senator Patrick Moynihan campaigned for the abolition of the CIA. The brilliant campaigner thought the US Department of State should take over its intelligence functions. For him, the age of secrecy was over. The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022
First Thing: Trump sues US government over FBI search of Mar-a-Lago Ex-president seeks to prevent bureau from reading seized documents until court official weighs in. Plus, Fauci to step down The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022
Over 300 Classified Documents Recovered From Trump’s Florida Home The US government has recovered more than 300 documents with classified markings from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, including material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing multiple people briefed on the matter. An initial batch of more… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022
Hawaii couple remain jailed amid mystery about stolen IDs A U.S. judge is upholding a previous ruling to detain a Hawaii couple accused of stealing identities of dead babies The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Sauciest movie scenes ever from Meghan Markle's office romp to Jennifer Aniston's strip Netflix has finally released the hotly-anticipated third instalment to the movie series 365 Days – but some scenes with high-profile stars could compete against the raunchy film series Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022
CIA director under Bush says today’s Republican Party is more ‘nihilistic and dangerous’ than terror groups Michael Hayden is a vocal critic of former president Donald Trump and MAGA supporters The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
Lawsuit alleges CIA got phone contents from Assange visitors Two lawyers and two journalists are suing the CIA, saying the agency obtained copies of the contents of their electronic devices and helped enable the recording of their meetings with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Trump, secret docs and the Espionage Act Law professors detail crucial facts about the law Trump may have broken Salon · Aug 16, 2022
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2022 CIA sued for allegedly surveilling Americans who met with Assange A group of lawyers and journalists are suing the CIA, alleging that their privacy rights were violated.
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2022 You don't have to be a spy to violate the Espionage Act – and other crucial facts about the law Trump may have broken The federal court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the obscure but infamous law known as the Espionage Act of 1917. A section of the law was listed as one of three potential violations under Justice Department investigation.
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 CIA sued over alleged spying on lawyers, journalists who met Assange A group of journalists and lawyers sued the CIA and its former director Mike Pompeo over allegations the intelligence agency spied on them when they visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during his stay in Ecuador's embassy in London.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Journalists and lawyers file lawsuit against CIA over ‘spying’ on Assange visits The WikiLeaks founder is being held in London’s Belmarsh prison as he fights extradition to the US.
Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022 Vladimir Putin's 'panic-stricken' officials in secret bid to end bloody war in Ukraine Senior officials and members of President Vladimir Putin's elite are said to be "panicking" and want to negotiate in a bid to end the bloody war in Ukraine, experts claim
Bangkok Post · Aug 11, 2022 When only action makes sense Remember Michael Davis' action-packed Shoot 'Em Up from 2007? Even though it went on to become a favourite among action fans, the reviews when it first came out were divided. Some found the plot to be non-existent and had nothing appealing besides gunfights and explosions. Carter, a new South Korean…
Reuters · Aug 10, 2022 A year after Biden's Afghanistan exit, accountability in short supply (This August 10 story has been refiled to make clear in paragraph 17 Austin chose to impose no accountability)
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 Did Trump break the law? FBI search raises fresh questions Whether an FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown — especially unclear since other investigations into mishandling of classified information have ended without prosecution or in misdemeanor plea deals
Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022 Commentary: Dear Hollywood, if you’re gonna whitewash the Fidel Castro biopic, just go all the way In Hollywood, truth is stranger than fiction.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China A year has passed since President Joe Biden ended the war in Afghanistan
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022 Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda head who spread terror and violence around the world Al-Zawahiri pioneered a brand of terrorism that prized spectacular attacks and later took up leadership after the death of Osama Bin Laden