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A Greek national, Ioannis Aidinidis, has been charged in London under UK national security legislation for allegedly gathering information on an Iranian journalist. Prosecutors believe his activities between 2024 and 2025 were linked to assisting a foreign intelligence service, raising fresh concerns about foreign-linked surveillance in Britain.

US authorities have dismantled a sophisticated operation by China's intelligence services, which used 13 fake consulting websites to lure Americans with security clearances into revealing sensitive government information. Employing AI-generated profiles and deceptive job offers, the scheme aimed to exploit individuals for foreign intelligence interests. The FBI and DOJ have seized these domains, issuing a stern warning against such tactics.

Katie Price has finally heard from her husband, Lee Andrews, who was detained in Dubai. He claimed he was held on suspicion of spying, though authorities clarified it was for a civil matter. Andrews is expected to be released after paying a fine. This follows previous revelations of alleged financial scams and fabricated credentials.

Aditya Dhar's blockbuster 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is set for a digital premiere on JioHotstar on June 4, with a potential Netflix release later. The film boasts compelling performances, massive action sequences, and an evocative background score. Beyond the thrills, it explores themes of sacrifice and loyalty, offering a fresh, contemporary take on patriotism that makes it a must-watch.

Authorities from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have arrested a man in Kolkata, believed to be involved in a dangerous espionage ring targeting India. Reports suggest that he transmitted sensitive security information to Pakistani Intelligence operatives in return for monetary compensation and the allure of citizenship in Pakistan.

A Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He reportedly installed an internet-based CCTV camera near a bridge on NH-44 to monitor Army and paramilitary movements, transmitting live feeds to his handlers. Singh confessed to receiving directions from Dubai and being paid Rs 40,000.

A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, on a motorcycle trip to Australia, were arrested in Iran in early 2025 and accused of espionage. Despite their family's pleas and a hunger strike, they were sentenced to 10 years in Evin Prison. Their son campaigns for their release, while the UK government presses Iran for their freedom, calling the charges unjustifiable.

The Iranian government has carried out the execution of Abdoljalil Shahbakhsh, linked to the Ansar al-Furqan militant group, as a response to his participation in violent clashes with law enforcement during the protests of 2022-2023.

During President Trump's visit to China, American officials and CEOs implemented a 'digital lockdown,' using 'clean' devices and leaving personal electronics behind. This precaution stems from a long-standing US government assumption that all devices and networks in China are potentially compromised and subject to surveillance.

Taking a hard stance, Bahrain has issued life sentences to three men accused of colluding with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Additionally, more than 20 others face up to 10 years behind bars for activities such as unauthorized filming and spreading banned statements. These sentences highlight Bahrain's intensified efforts to curb pro-Iran influences within the Gulf.

Arcadia's mayor, Eileen Wang, will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. She and her former fiancé promoted pro-China propaganda in the US under the direction of Chinese officials. Wang, who has resigned, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Israel's parliament has greenlit a special tribunal to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted in the October 7th Hamas-led attack. The bill, passed overwhelmingly, aims to punish those responsible for the deadliest assault in Israel's history. Rights groups, however, voice concerns over fair trial procedures and the ease of imposing the death penalty.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

A Border Force officer has been convicted in London for aiding Chinese intelligence in spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Chi Leung “Peter” Wai used confidential immigration data to identify and monitor activists, operating as part of a "shadow policing" network. He was found guilty under the National Security Act, alongside a former Hong Kong police officer.

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

Seven men have been sentenced to three years in prison in Bhubaneswar for supplying pre-activated SIM cards and one-time passwords to suspected Pakistani spies. Arrested between May and June 2023, these individuals facilitated the creation of fake accounts and the spread of anti-India propaganda, impacting national security. Investigations into a larger racket are ongoing.