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Like drug dealers and terrorists, hackers for North Korea are having to be careful about how they unload their haul, analysts say.

North Korea's billion-dollar cybercurrency heists face laundering gridlock

Like drug dealers and terrorists, hackers for North Korea are having to be careful about how they unload their haul, analysts say.
North Korean troops sent to fight for Russia will be gaining crucial modern warfare experience, including in drone use, war watchers have warned.

North Korea's AI-enhanced suicide drones raise concerns over Russian military support

North Korean troops sent to fight for Russia will be gaining crucial modern warfare experience, including in drone use, war watchers have warned.
Beijing is making 'steady but uneven' progress on capabilities it could exploit to seize Taiwan, the assessment found.

China poses greatest military, cyber threat to US security, report warns

Beijing is making 'steady but uneven' progress on capabilities it could exploit to seize Taiwan, the assessment found.
Kazakhstan is betting on Western markets as it tries to weaken the influence of Russia and China in its uranium industry.

Kazakhstan seeks to reduce Russian and Chinese influence in its uranium industry

Kazakhstan is betting on Western markets as it tries to weaken the influence of Russia and China in its uranium industry.
Beijing's expanding AI footprint could reshape global narratives, with its tools threatening democratic principles.

China's AI models censor history, filter criticism and push propaganda, report finds

Beijing's expanding AI footprint could reshape global narratives, with its tools threatening democratic principles.
The latest aircraft reveal comes as Beijing steps up its show of force in the increasingly tense Asia-Pacific region.

Images of China's mysterious J-36 stealth fighter hint at escalating military ambitions

The latest aircraft reveal comes as Beijing steps up its show of force in the increasingly tense Asia-Pacific region.
The move underscores Pyongyang's growing defiance of amid rising friction with Seoul and Washington.

North Korea test-fires new weapon in latest provocation against West

The move underscores Pyongyang's growing defiance of amid rising friction with Seoul and Washington.
European concern is growing over Moscow's influence in Libya, which some say is part of a wider Russian strategy to project power in the Mediterranean and several African countries.

Ghost ships and hidden cargo: Russia's secret arms pipeline to Libya

European concern is growing over Moscow's influence in Libya, which some say is part of a wider Russian strategy to project power in the Mediterranean and several African countries.
Beijing has gained control of 78 ports in 32 African countries, a move that may ultimately help bolster its naval presence on the continent, researchers warn.

China's grip on African ports deepens, raising red flags on military aims

Beijing has gained control of 78 ports in 32 African countries, a move that may ultimately help bolster its naval presence on the continent, researchers warn.
As the two countries push closer to the West, Moscow is interfering in their politics to sow chaos and challenge NATO's influence in the region, say analysts.

Russia escalates meddling in Romania, Bosnia in bid to destabilize Europe

As the two countries push closer to the West, Moscow is interfering in their politics to sow chaos and challenge NATO's influence in the region, say analysts.
Through this access, Moscow is able to remain aware of nuclear scientific advancements and potentially tap this information for military use, observers warn.

'Backdoor' access: Russian weapons-linked lab still active at CERN despite ban

Through this access, Moscow is able to remain aware of nuclear scientific advancements and potentially tap this information for military use, observers warn.
The Kremlin's hybrid warfare strategy involves a combination of military, cyber and covert operations designed to destabilize nations, create confusion and advance Russian geopolitical interests.

Russia's hybrid war escalates as GRU sabotage agents enter Europe

The Kremlin's hybrid warfare strategy involves a combination of military, cyber and covert operations designed to destabilize nations, create confusion and advance Russian geopolitical interests.