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 2025-03-10

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.

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 2025-02-19

Foreign spies targeting Australia's nuclear submarine program, intelligence chief warns

Foreign intelligence services are likely to focus on interference to undermine support for Australia's pact with the UK and US and potentially sabotage if regional tensions escalate, according to officials.

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 2025-02-13

Fighting blocks IAEA access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine accused Russia of blocking the International Atomic Energy Agency's staff rotation at the power plant, escalating tensions over nuclear safety amid the ongoing conflict.

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 2025-01-28

China's missile material shipment to Iran fans tensions over Tehran's nuclear aims

Iran is increasingly reliant on Beijing after its missile program was pummeled by Israeli strikes late last year.

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 2025-01-22

Iran speeding towards weapons grade uranium, says IAEA head

Iran's nuclear program has grown 'dramatically' in terms of capabilities, facilities and inventory of nuclear material, says UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi.

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 2025-01-14

North Korea test-fires short-range ballistic missiles in latest provocation

The launches come a week after North Korea launched what it called a new hypersonic missile.

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 2025-01-06

North Korea fires ballistic missile amid more warnings of Russian cooperation

Moscow intends to share advanced space and satellite technology with Pyongyang, US officials 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 2024-12-19

UK, France, Germany say Iran must 'reverse its nuclear escalation'

Iran has increased its manufacturing of enriched uranium such that it is the only non-nuclear-weapon state to possess uranium enriched to 60%.

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 2024-12-17

N. Korea-Russia alliance spurs concerns over WMD proliferation

Nuclear-armed North Korea is keen to acquire advanced technology from Russia, and observers are wondering what Moscow is giving Pyongyang for its help in the Ukraine war.

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 2024-12-16

IAEA inspections increase at Iranian uranium enrichment plant

Increased inspections have ramped up following news that the Iranian regime was significantly increasing the rate of uranium enrichment production.