Espionage News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Punjab BJP chief writes to Governor, accuses CM of 'political espionage'
Chandigarh, April 10: Punjab BJP President Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Thursday wrote a letter to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, raising questions over what he described as a grave constitutional breach and institutional abuse by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Manila raises alarm over arrest of three Filipinos in China
Manila, April 5: The Philippines on Saturday raised alarm over the arrest of three Filipino nationals in China who have been allegedly detained for suspected espionage.
Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage
Prague, March 28: The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World.
Philippines detains six Chinese nationals for alleged espionage activities
Manila, March 27: Philippine authorities revealed the capture of six Chinese nationals and one Filipino, who were suspected of spying on US and Philippine navy ships near the entrance of the strategically important Subic Bay, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
Philippine authorities arrest Chinese spies in espionage crackdown: Report
Manila, March 22: The Philippines government has made a series of high-profile arrests of Chinese spies, with many facing charges of espionage and illicit intelligence gathering in recent months. The crackdown comes amid rising concerns over China's involvement in the Philippines' sensitive military and government operations, as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
US lawmaker questions top universities over Chinese nationals in STEM Research, cites security risks
Washington, DC March 21: John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China wrote to the presidents of Purdue University, Stanford University, the University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Southern California, according to a report by the Select Committee on CCP (SCCCP).
Oscar winner Russell Crowe set to headline thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy' with Harry Lawtey
Washington DC, March 13: Oscar winner Russell Crowe has joined the star-studded team of 'Billon Dollar Spy' which stars Harry Lawtey in the lead role who played the iconic Harvey Dent's role in Warner Bros. Joker: Folie a Deux, reported Deadline.
Republican lawmakers pushing legislation to ban Chinese nationals from getting US student visas: Report
Washington, DC, March 13: Republican lawmakers of the House have been making efforts to push legislation, imposing a ban on Chinese nationals from getting student visas in the US, Fox News reported.
Taiwan to introduce stricter laws against espionage activities
Taipei, March 11: Taiwan is set to introduce a bill to make tougher laws for spies and punish active military personnel who pledge loyalty to an enemy and damage military interests, local media reported.
Russia expels two British diplomats on charges of espionage
Moscow, March 10: Russia on Monday declared that the Second Secretary of the British Embassy in Moscow and the spouse of another British diplomat have been stripped of accreditation for providing false information about themselves and based on evidence of their intelligence and covert activities.
US charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers in computer intrusion campaigns
Washington, DC, March 6: The US Department of Justice on Wednesday (local time) unsealed indictments charging Zhou Shuai and Yin Kecheng, eight employees of Chinese technology company i-Soon and two officers of Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on various hacking-related offenses.
Anil Kapoor celebrates two years of 'The Night Manager': A journey that pushed boundaries
Mumbai, Feb 16: Anil Kapoor's 2023 crime thriller "The Night Manager" has completed two years of release. Commemorating the milestone, Anil Kapoor dropped a few behind-the-scenes photographs from the project on his Instagram stories.
'The First Omen' writer Ben Jacoby to adapt Thomas Ray novella 'Silencer'
Washington, February 11: 'The First Omen' writer Ben Jacoby is adapting the Thomas Ray novella 'Silencer' for Paramount Pictures, reported Deadline.
'The Diplomat' teaser: John Abraham navigates international tensions with strategy in espionage thriller
Mumbai, February 7: The teaser for the highly anticipated espionage thriller 'The Diplomat' was unveiled on Friday, offering a sneak peek into the world of high-stakes diplomacy, where words become weapons and intellect takes centre stage.
President Lai warns against China's escalating United Front tactics
Taipei, February 1: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to remain alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified recently as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its relentless pursuit of Taiwan's annexation, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Former Federal Reserve Senior Adviser arrested, for leaking US trade secrets to China: Justice Department
Washington, DC, February 1: John Harold Rogers, 63, of Vienna, Virginia, a former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB), was arrested on Friday on charges that he conspired to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of China, said US Department of Justice.
US sanctions Chinese company and individual over cyberattacks
Washington DC, January 19: The Biden administration made one last effort to reveal what they claim is a widespread Chinese cyber-espionage operation. They identified a company and an individual they say were responsible for two major hacks targeting senior US officials, as reported by CNN.
Taiwan's NSB releases report on infiltration tactics used by China
Taipei, January 13: Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has released an analysis of China's infiltration tactics, underscoring Beijing's attempts to recruit active service members by using military veterans, Taiwan News reported.
Chinese spy prosecutions in Taiwan triple over four-year period
Taipei, January 13: The number of Chinese espionage cases prosecuted in Taiwan has increased threefold in the past four years, according to a report released by Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) on Sunday, Taipei Times reported.
Taiwan faces surge in cyberattacks, mostly from China
Taipei, January 5: Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has reported a major surge increase in cyberattacks targeting the country in 2024, mostly from China.