Germany’s former foreign intelligence chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, treasonous espionage and attempted treason in a case that has sent shockwaves through the country’s intelligence community. Hanning, 80, led Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005. German federal prosecutors allege that he obtained classified information and used it…
An IndiGo passenger aircraft was struck by lightning while flying to its destination, causing significant damage to the front section of the plane. Despite the frightening incident and turbulence during the flight, the aircraft continued its journey and landed safely — even arriving eight minutes ahead of schedule. The lightning strike reportedly caused severe visible…
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a large quantity of substance suspected to be crude oil stored in an underground reservoir in Delta State. According to the Navy, approximately 40,000 litres of suspected crude oil were discovered in a large dugout reservoir in the Oteghele general area of Delta State. The discovery was made during an…
Pakistan has denied a report claiming that its fighter jets have joined Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi movement. The New York Times reported that a senior Pakistani military official said Pakistan Air Force fighter jets were being used in strikes against Houthi targets. The report suggested that Pakistan’s involvement would mark a significant…
A mayor in France was reportedly tear-gassed by police while standing alongside students during a protest over school funding. Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, was among those taking part in demonstrations calling for better funding and improved conditions for schools. During the protest, tensions reportedly escalated between demonstrators and police, with Bagayoko caught in…
Indonesia is taking a major step toward strengthening its domestic naval industry, with plans to become the first ASEAN country to build Scorpène Evolved submarines locally. The submarines will be produced in Indonesia with technology transfer from French naval defence company Naval Group, giving the country greater access to advanced submarine-building expertise and technology. The…
Photos have emerged following the rescue of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State on October 1. The graduates, who were travelling from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camps, were rescued on October 7 after spending several days in captivity. They were recovered at…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided an explanation following reports of a military helicopter landing on a farm in Benue State, saying the aircraft was involved in an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the area. According to the NAF, the incident occurred during a close air support mission conducted in the Ogbadigbo area of…
A missed security email by a UPS employee reportedly resulted in parts from an Australian F-35 fighter jet being routed through Hong Kong, where Chinese authorities took possession of the shipment. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the security of military equipment and the handling of sensitive defense shipments. According to reports, the shipment…
British luxury carmaker Jaguar has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Type 01, marking a major step in the brand’s transition toward an all-electric future. But while the new model is designed to make a statement on the road, its size has already attracted attention. The Type 01 is so large that it reportedly…
