CIA chief makes bold claim over use of AI military officers in warfare IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8
AI military officers could be making battlefield decisions by 2030, says former CIA chief Gen. David Petraeus said China remains the biggest challenge for the US, ahead of Russia and Iran The Independent UK · Oct 8
Russia Strikes Near NATO's Doorstep. A Drone Attack by Poland Border Raises Fears of a Wider Escalation. The strike hit a locomotive near Yahodyn, roughly two kilometers from the Polish border, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former prime ministers and European security officials passed through the area. International Business Times · Sep 15
Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says Mark Rutte says attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus shows Vladimir Putin’s desperation The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Russia will celebrate almost killing Boris Johnson – this is Putin’s plan for chaos ANALYSIS: Johnson and other signatories had a close call on Ukraine’s border with Poland - it’s all part of Putin’s plan even if it was a fluke, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 14
Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack Polish minister denounces ‘escalation’ after strike near border with UK’s Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus nearby. What we know on day 1,664 The Guardian - AU · Sep 14
Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train. Ukraine's rail operator said former British PM Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border train station nearby around the time… France 24 · Sep 13
Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines Germany accuses Russia over Leipzig airport attack, citing solid evidence; Russian economy in risky ‘berserk mode’ says Putin development tsar. What we know on day 1,652 The Guardian - AU · Sep 2
Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war Budget outlines funding for autonomous drone warfare program as experts say military unprepared for risks The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia’s oil industry “Ukraine’s defensive successes, drone adaptations, and midrange strike campaign are creating compounding effects…degrading Russian frontline forces.” Fortune · Apr 13
Ukraine will have the most important defense industrial base in the free world, former CIA chief predicts “It is producing cutting-edge unmanned systems, not just in the air, but on the ground and at sea.“ Fortune · Apr 10
Donald Trump asks Iran to ‘take back your government,’ but his Defense Secretary just said no What does a win look like here? We Got This Covered · Mar 3
Trump could accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, former CIA chief Petraeus says The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation. Euronews · Mar 3
Newsletter: Trump could accept leadership change from within regime, General Petraeus says Also in this newsletter: The latest on the spiralling conflict gripping the Middle East. Euronews · Mar 3
Newslaundry · Feb 2 Convicted sex offender Epstein’s files show Anil Ambani was in touch over deals and govt issues Note: The documents relied upon in this story are here.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Can Syria’s president turn wave of global goodwill into tangible results at home? Sanctions, instability and external meddling are still problems for Ahmed al-Sharaa, one year after Assad’s fall
The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2025 From al-Qaida to the Upper East Side: Syria’s new leader makes his debut on the world stage Ahmed al-Sharaa faces a tough task in reassuring the UN of his statesmanship while maintaining authority at home
International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025 In UN Debut, New Syria Leader Warns On Israel But Backs Dialogue Syria's new leader warned Wednesday that Israel's persistent attacks put the region at risk, but he backed diplomacy as he won support on his UN debut.
Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025 Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Bondi signals probe into Signal chat is unlikely, despite a long history of similar inquiries FBI Director Kash Patel may not have been part of a Signal chat in which other Trump administration national security officials discussed detailed attack plans
Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024 Air strikes on Houthi rebels by UK and US are possible, says David Petraeus Top US military figure's remarks come as UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warns of 'further action' against the Iranian-backed fighters
Top News · Dec 22, 2023 Diplomatic Thaw: Increased Communications between US and China! Retired General David Petraeus, with his expertise in warfare, discusses the importance of open communication between militaries to prevent miscalculations...
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023 OPINION - Vigil is right: drones and nuclear weapons are the future of war — and Vladimir Putin knows it too In the BBC prime time spy thriller Vigil – now on a spectacular second series – we see Suranne Jones as the intrepid, and indefatigable DCI Amy Silva fighting the operators of a swarm of killer drones. First time out, she was dealing with espionage aboard a billion-pound Vanguard class…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 ‘It will be slow, very hard’: can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza invasion? Divisions among Israeli leadership and US doubts are complicating what are already ‘fiendishly difficult’ objectives
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023 Why Trump's prosecution for keeping secret documents is lawful, constitutional, precedented, nonpartisan and merited Donald Trump and his allies have responded with a variety of objections to his federal indictment, brought in June 2023 by special counsel Jack Smith. The federal charges – the first against a former president – listed 37 counts of obstruction of justice and wrongful retention of classified documents after…