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What lies behind CIA boss’ lightning visit to Moscow – and did he succeed in his mission?

A French soldier with an anti-tank system during the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military exercise Eagle Spearhead in Cincu, Romania, on Aug 18.

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The US said it had disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at the US Justice Department, NASA, the US Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and other sensitive government agencies.

AI dominates ‘Five Eyes’ security talks in Australia

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the “Five Eyes” group discussed how to use AI “through all different threat areas”.

Man detained over Berlin gun stash suspected of being part of Russian network, Spiegel says

A drone warning outside the Kremlin in Moscow. A network of saboteurs controlled by Russian state services is targeting European countries, Germany’s Spiegel reported, citing Romanian intelligence officials.

Indonesia, Malaysia, S’pore commit to keep Malacca, Singapore straits free, open, safe

Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.

Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran ‘tried to kill’ one of his sons

People taking a selfie with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, during the Likud party primary in Jerusalem, on Aug 17, ahead of Israel’s October general election.

US steps in to fund African rare earths shunned by private money: Sources

The US International Development Finance Corporation has committed millions of dollars to rare-earth projects in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa.

US warns Siemens devices can be hacked, amid fears Iran is breaching water plants

The US’ Siemens warning comes amid widespread cyber incidents in recent weeks, in multiple states, targeting local water systems.

China removes Microsoft Windows at state users ahead of plan

The Chinese Ministry of State Security recently told some state-linked entities to uninstall customised Windows 10 software from their machines.

Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush

Military personnel work on the border with Morocco in Ceuta on Aug 14, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, Ceuta.

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