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France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-28

Desperate for reach, Russia clings to Red Sea base deal in war-torn Sudan

Amid civil war and chaos, Sudan's ability to provide Russia with a crucial naval base on a vital shipping lane is in serious doubt.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-23

Philippines raises security concerns over Chinese-linked underwater drones

Suspected Chinese underwater drones capable of aiding underwater warfare are raising national security alarms amid territorial disputes.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-22

Cable wars: Growing signs of Russian-Chinese cooperation on maritime disruption

Russia and China may be collaborating on undersea cable sabotage, with more than a dozen suspicious incidents since 2023.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-14

Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics target Italy over support for Ukraine

Russia's efforts to destabilize Italy include diplomatic provocations, state-backed propaganda campaigns and alleged cyberattacks.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-02

Russia's African gambit backfires as mercenary presence deepens regional turmoil

The presence of Moscow's Africa Corps has been defined by brutality, corruption and the entrenchment of autocratic rule, a report finds.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-03-27

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.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-03-21

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.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-03-20

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.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-03-19

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.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-03-12

'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.