U.S. and UK strike Yemen targets

U.S. and UK strike Yemen targets

The US has carried out fresh airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. Defence officials say forces struck a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that had been ready for use in the Red Sea. It follows a third wave of joint British and American airstrikes on Saturday. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's necessary to protect commercial.

February 5, 2024 24

World

Pakistan carries out military strikes in Iran

Pakistan says it has conducted 'targeted' military strikes in Iran. The retaliatory operation comes days after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani soil. Islamabad says a 'number of terrorists' were killed in Thursday's strike while Tehran alleges seven 'non-Iranian' nationals were killed. This week, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with Iran.

January 18, 2024 23

World

U.S. shoots down Houthi missile

The United States has shot down a missile fired by Houthi rebels at one of its warships in the Red Sea. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is telling MPs about his decision to join air strikes with Washington. Former UK national security adviser and ambassador to the UN Mark Lyall-Grant says it's a difficult balance. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in […]

January 15, 2024 29

Africa

South Africa’s new intelligence bill is meant to stem abuses – what’s good and bad about it

By Jane Duncan, University of Glasgow When South Africa became a constitutional democracy in 1994, it replaced its apartheid-era intelligence apparatus with a new one aimed at serving the country’s new democratic dispensation. However, the regime of former president Jacob Zuma, 2009-2018, deviated from this path. It abused the intelligence services to serve his political and allegdly corrupt ends. Now the country is taking steps to remedy the situation. […]

January 12, 2024 6

Africa

Nigerian Air Force eliminates terrorists in Borno State operation

Air Force authorities in Nigeria say they have killed at least 12 terrorists in Borno state, northeast of the country.

January 8, 2024 48

World

Japan condemns North Korea missile launch

Japan is calling an emergency national security meeting after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles within 12 hours. The projectiles are thought to have landed in the Sea of Japan short of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 18, 2023 38

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North Korea says satellite captured images of U.S. military sites

North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities. Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December. Chris Gilbert has the details.

November 28, 2023 20

World

Pentagon confirms ballistic missile attack on US Airbase in Iraq

The Pentagon has confirmed that a US Airbase in Iraq has been hit by a ballistic missile attack. It comes as American bases in the Middle East report an increase in attacks on soldiers stationed in the region.

November 23, 2023 19

Africa

Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens. They are using mobile phone spyware, internet interception devices, social media monitoring and biometric identity systems. Artificial intelligence for facial recognition and car number plate recognition is another digital surveillance technology in their growing toolkit. […]

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