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Reports: Germany plans expansion of foreign intelligence powers
Germany's foreign intelligence service is to be given far more scope for taking decisive action in threatening situations under plans of the office of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to...
Ukrainian Army Converts E38 BMW 7-Series Into Multiple Rocket Launch Platform
In the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies, legendary secret agent James Bond drives an E38-generation BMW 750iL equipped with machine guns, rockets, and other spy-worthy goodies. 28 years later,...
Israeli arrested over role in weapons-smuggling network, Katz approves administrative detention
Defense Minister Israel Katz signed an order approving the use of administrative detention against the suspect, a resident of the South.Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)...
Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar with the now released servicemen [Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry]Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of...
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
India has lodged a strong protest against what it has called the "deteriorating security situation" around its mission in Dhaka.On Wednesday, India's foreign ministry summoned Bangladeshi envoy Riaz Hamidullah...
Greece, Israel, Cyprus working on 2500-strong force for Mediterranean defence
According to the report, Greece is analysing implementing Israeli measures, as well as offering a coordinated response mechanism to possible threats by enemy states.Israel and Greece are working on...
Between 600 to 800 aid trucks entering Gaza daily since start of ceasefire, COGAT confirms
Additionally, despite the United Nations’s continued complaints about the supply of aid into Gaza, COGAT stated the UN only provided 20% of the aid reaching Palestinians.Between 600 and 800...
The 15 Cheapest Asian Countries to Backpack in 2026
Asia continues to attract budget-conscious travelers who want to explore diverse cultures, landscapes, and cuisines without spending large amounts of money. Even as global travel costs rise in 2025,...
IHG signs franchise deal for first Kimpton hotel in Morocco
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sirayane Hospitality have formalised a franchise agreement to open the first Kimpton property in Morocco.The Kimpton hotel in Marrakech will feature 67 rooms and...
Risk of major earthquake rising for Istanbul, geoscientists warn
Geological stresses in the subsurface south of the Turkish city of Istanbul are continuing to rise, increasing the risk of a strong earthquake in the coming years, according to...
