Page 3 - Espionage
Russia demands 24-year sentence for ex-journalist in espionage trial
The prosecution in the espionage trial of former Russian journalist Ivan Safronov has demanded a 24-year prison sentence
 "Russia demands 24-year sentence for ex-journalist in espionage trial")
Taiwan seeks to pass bills to protect 'core' tech from Chinese espionage
The amendments would increase prison time and fines for people who work with foreign entities to steal information about 'core' technologies, reported Taipei Times
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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
 "Pegasus used or not, asks SC as Centre says won't file affidavit")
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
 "Netherlands, Finland, Canada concerned over China's espionage, influence")
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
 "UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange")
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
 "China faces a new threat as US cracks down on economic espionage")
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
 "China, Russia and Iran ramp up economic spying on US: Report")
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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