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British spy service warns MPs about Chinese agent's improper influence
The woman 'has been engaged in political interference activities on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party', says Speaker.
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Deighton's many spies in the cold
Unlike le Carre, who developed quite a sentimental Left view of the world, Deighton remained faithful to his calling of entertainment
Pegasus used or not, asks SC as Centre says won't file affidavit
Centre says 'nothing to hide'; Supreme Court says you're beating around the bush
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Netherlands, Finland, Canada concerned over China's espionage, influence
The report stated that China's cyber-espionage poses an "imminent threat" to the economy of The Netherlands, in sectors such as banking, energy and infrastructure
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Rajasthan police arrest alleged agent of Pakistani intelligence
Rajasthan police have arrested one a man on charges of working as an agent of Pakistani intelligence, officials said here on Monday
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail in British court
Assange has been jailed in Britain since 2019 as he fights extradition to the United States
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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said Monday Assange was likely to commit suicide if sent to the US
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Former Army Green Beret pleads guilty to Russian espionage charges
A former Army Green Beret pleaded guilty to conspiring with Russian intelligence operatives and providing them with United States national defense information
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China harbouring military-linked fugitive scientist at consulate: FBI
According to court filings, investigators "discovered photographs of her in the uniform of the Civilian Cadre of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)"
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US orders China to shut Houston consulate in 3 days over espionage
Washington "abruptly demanded" closure of the Houston consulate on Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said, calling the move an "unprecedented escalation."
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China's espionage, intellectual property theft 'greatest threat' to US: FBI
China is targeting its nationals living abroad, coercing their return, and it is working to compromise US coronavirus research, says FBI chief.
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India expels two Pakistan High Commission officials on charges of espionage
It said Pakistan's Charge de Affairs was issued a demarche in which a strong protest was lodged over the activities of the two officials against India's national security
China faces a new threat as US cracks down on economic espionage
US crackdown on economic espionage could hurt research and innovation
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After spying case, Navy bans smartphones, social media on bases, ships
The moves come after the Navy busted a racket where seven of its personnel were found leaking sensitive information through social media platforms, including Facebook
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Doctors fear Assange 'could die' in UK prison, say he needs hospital care
He also appeared confused whenever he was asked to talk at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.
China, Russia and Iran ramp up economic spying on US: Report
Cyberoperations are the preferred method for conducting economic espionage
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Shekhar Gupta: When spies plot peace
Some untold or barely told stories of Indian and Pakistani spymasters making peace on the sidelines of war
How the Mexican government puts citizens under systematic surveillance
Mexico's legal framework authorises interception of private communications for investigating crimes
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Pak mission staff declared persona non-grata over espionage
India today declared a Pakistan High Commission staffer as persona non-grata for espionage activities after he was caught by Delhi Police with sensitive defence documents including deployment details of BSF along the Indo-Pak border. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit to his office to convey India's action following brief detention of the staffer who was later released. "Foreign Secretary summoned Pak High Commissioner to convey that Pak High Commission staffer has been declared persona non grata for espionage activities," said Vikas Swarup, spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs. Basit strongly protested with Indian Foreign Secretary the "detention and manhandling" of Pakistan High Commission staffer yesterday in violation of 1961 Vienna Convention, according to Pakistan Foreign Office. The Pakistani envoy also strongly rejected the accusations, terming them "false and unsubstantiated". Acting on inputs, Delhi Police ...
Pak mission staffer forged Aadhaar card: Highlights of Espionage case
A Pakistani embassy official was questioned and two Indian nationals were arrested on alleged espionage charges and working for the ISI
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