China FBI Opens New Office in New Zealand to Counter China The FBI has opened a new office in Wellington, New Zealand, to address concerns over China's influence and enhance security collaborations. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East US Sanctions Iran's Oil Exports Amid Geopolitical Tensions The US imposes significant sanctions against Iran, targeting oil exports and escalating tensions in the region. What does this mean for global markets? Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Powerful 8.8-Magnitude Kamchatka Earthquake Sparks Widespread Pacific Tsunami Warnings An 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations across the northern Pacific, causing damage and power outages in coastal areas. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China's Alcohol Ban for Civil Servants to Fight Corruption China's latest alcohol ban for civil servants aims to reduce corruption while raising concerns about its impact on local economies and alcohol producers. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Canada to Recognize Palestine Amid Gaza Crisis Canada's recognition of Palestine at the UN raises tension amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Key development in Israeli-Palestinian relations. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
News 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Kamchatka Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Warnings On July 30, 2025, a powerful 8.8 earthquake struck Kamchatka, causing volcanic eruption and Pacific-wide tsunami warnings with evacuations from South America to the US. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China Politburo Discusses Economic Policy for Fourth Plenary Session China's Politburo emphasizes economic stability and policy directions ahead of the Fourth Plenary Session, addressing US-China trade war concerns. Jul 31, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases Trump plans 25% tariffs on India starting August 1 due to its Russian oil imports amid the Russia Ukraine war. India seeks trade talks but warns of worst-case scenario. Jul 30, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Hezbollah Refuses Disarmament Amid Israeli Military Operations Hezbollah defies calls to disarm as Israeli military actions escalate in Lebanon, intensifying regional tensions and humanitarian crises. Jul 30, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East UK Considers Palestinian Statehood Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis UK Prime Minister announces potential recognition of Palestinian statehood by September, pressuring Israel amid ongoing Gaza crisis. Jul 30, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Deadly Russian Night Strikes Surge Amid Trump’s Shortened Ceasefire Deadline Russia’s deadly drone and missile strikes kill 22 in Ukraine including a penal colony attack. Zelenskyy backs Trump’s 10-12 day ceasefire deadline amid ongoing conflict. Jul 30, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russian Missile Attacks Kill 22 Amid U.S. Ceasefire Ultimatum and Cyber Warfare In late July 2025, Russian missile strikes killed 22 civilians amid U.S. ceasefire demands and escalating cyberattacks disrupting Russian infrastructure. Tensions remain high. Jul 30, 2025 | Intel Desk