Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 27, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: DHS Sweeps into Action to Protect Child from Tren De Aragua Parents
Source: US Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – Despite claims from the Venezuelan government that the U.S. “kidnapped” a child, the truth is DHS took action because both her parents are part of Tren De Aragua. The child’s father, Maiker Espinoza-Escalona is a lieutenant of Tren De Aragua who oversees homicides, drug sales, kidnappings, extortion, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. McCollum Calls for Resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn) SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after news reports of another improper Signal group chat involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: “Starting with the moment Pete Hegseth was nominated to lead the Department […]
MIL-OSI Security: USINDOPACOM hosts SECNAV John C. Phelan
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND U.S. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan’s visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters underscores the Department of the Navy’s renewed focus on innovation, joint interoperability, and strategic sustainment in the Indo-Pacific region. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP TO REVERSE AMERICORPS CUTS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, led 149 lawmakers in sending a letter to President Donald Trump defending AmeriCorps and NCCC AmeriCorps members and calling on him to reverse cuts to the program made last week by […]
MIL-OSI Video: Move Over Wall-E
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— Airmen from @DyessAFBPAshowcased Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment at the Wings Over West Texas airshow. The @UsAirforce’s quad-legged unmanned ground vehicles or robot dogs are used to enhance perimeter security and provide real-time intelligence. #airforce #military #usa For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Firing of Secretary Hegseth Over New Security Breach That Put American Lives at Risk
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement in response to a new report revealing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth installed an unsecured internet line in his Pentagon office […]
MIL-OSI Video: Who are the Army’s best Sappers?
Source: US Army (video statements) The #2025BestSapper is officially underway at Fort Leonard Wood! 35 teams traveled from across the world to find out who is the Best of the Best. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first competition and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Sgt. Amanda McLean, Defense Media […]
MIL-OSI Security: Lower Sackville — Missing person: Help the RCMP find Stephanie Walsh
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Stephanie Walsh, who was last seen this morning in Lower Sackville. Walsh is described as 5-foot-2 and of medium build. She has brown hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket, white sweater, light coloured pants and black shoes. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Make road safety a priority this summer
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Every ACT Policing vehicle can enforce the road rules anywhere, anytime. In Brief: There will be more drivers on the road during the summer. Road safety is a priority for the whole community. This story outlines how to be safe on the road as well as penalties for […]
MIL-OSI China: China launches Shenzhou-20 manned spaceship for new diverse in-orbit tasks
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Li […]
MIL-OSI China: PLA Navy marks its 76th anniversary
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense A military band performance is held to mark the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy at the memorial hall of the PLA Navy’s birthplace in Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, April 19, 2025. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy marked […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Revolvo: BaFin additionally warns consumers about the website revolvo.cc
Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English BaFin issued warnings on 5 March 2025 and 1 April 2025 about Revolvo and the websites revolvo.pro and revolvo.online, which have since been deactivated. The unknown operators are now using the website revolvo.cc. BaFin suspects the operators of the website of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about “Investitions-Projekt Gas Profit App”
Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about “Investitions-Projekt Gas Profit App” and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who are currently contacting consumers via email, of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim that […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about “Everix Edge
Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about “Everix Edge” and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators, who are currently contacting consumers via email, of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim that their offer […]
MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Democratic Whip and Senator Dick Durbin
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) Chicago, Ill. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the announcement that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) will not seek re-election: “After serving the people of Illinois for over 40 years in Congress, my colleague Senator Dick Durbin has shared […]
MIL-OSI Australia: 12 playgrounds to visit this summer
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Lyons Oval playground is one of Canberra’s most recently upgraded playgrounds. In brief: Canberra has more playgrounds than any other state or local council in Australia. This story includes a list of playgrounds that have been upgraded or built in 2024. In Canberra, most homes are within 400 […]
MIL-OSI Security: Upstate Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) SPARTANBURG, S.C. —Travis Legg, 43, Woodruff, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 4o grams of fentanyl. Evidence before the court established that in the late summer and fall of 2023, Legg worked with Maurice Canty to obtain […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Exequial Mass for the late Roman Pontiff Francis
Source: The Holy See At 10.00 this morning, on the parvis of the Patriarchal Vatican Basilica, the Exequial Holy Mass for the late Roman Pontiff Francis took place. The Exequial Liturgy was concelebrated by the Cardinals and the Patriarchs of the Eastern Churches. The Dean of the College of Cardinals, His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista […]
MIL-OSI Security: Appeal to find man who left south west London hospital
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 34-year-old man who went on leave from a south west London hospital three days ago and hasn’t returned. Detective Constable Samuel Chell, leading this investigation, said: “We are increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Aiden who went on unescorted […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Rosanna Law to visit Middle East
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law will depart tomorrow for a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to strengthen co-operation between Hong Kong and the Middle East in culture, sports and tourism. Miss Law will attend the Arabian Travel Market 2025 in the […]