On Thursday, Syria made a surprising move by appointing Anas Hassan Khattab, a former Al-Qaeda commander, as the head of the country’s general intelligence agency. Known by his alias Abu Ahmed Hudood, Khattab has a controversial history. In 2014, the UN listed him as a “terrorist” due to his close
A shocking espionage case has unfolded in Russia, where an American man named Eugene “Gene” Spector was found guilty of spying on the country. Russian authorities claim that Spector, who had been collecting “biomedical” data, was gathering information for the US government. They believe the data could have been used
Jens Stoltenberg, the former head of NATO, has just joined the secretive Bilderberg Group as its new co-chairman. The Bilderberg Group is a highly exclusive club that has been around since 1954. It’s known for bringing together around 130 influential people from politics, business, finance, intelligence, and the media for
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday that the federal parliament has been dissolved, triggering an early election in February. This decision comes after a major political crisis in the country, following the collapse of Germany’s ruling coalition. With tensions rising over the government’s support for Ukraine, many critics have
Niger’s military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has made bold claims against France, accusing the European country of secretly funding terrorist groups to destabilize the Sahel region and Niger. Speaking on state television, General Tchiani alleged that France has been pouring billions of CFA francs into armed groups, including the notorious
In a historic decision, Senegal is set to shut down all foreign military bases on its soil. This bold move, announced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday, marks a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s sovereignty and redefining its defense strategy. Speaking at the National Assembly during a presentation
A massive lithium mine in Mali, one of the largest in the world, has officially started production. The Goulamina mine, located in the Bougouni region, is owned by the Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. Lithium is a key material used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics, making this project a big
India has managed to reduce its oil spending in recent months, even though it’s been buying more crude oil from abroad. How is this possible? The answer lies in falling global crude oil prices. Between September and November, India’s oil import costs dropped by 9% compared to the same period
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, sparking curiosity and concern. The ship, which was reportedly headed to Syria as part of Russia’s military pullout, went down late at night between Spain and Algeria. The incident has raised questions about Russia’s military presence in
