Germany orders pre-trial detention for former spy chief in espionage probe
A German court has ordered the pre-trial detention of former foreign intelligence chief August Hanning after his arrest on suspicion of treason and espionage on behalf of a foreign state. The decision came a day after prosecutors said he was detained in connection with allegations that he bought secret documents from a former colleague and used them to advise a foreign intelligence service. The case has drawn intense attention in Berlin because Hanning once led Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, from 1998 to 2005.Prosecutors say Hanning, 80, is accused of receiving about 2,000 documents from a former BND employee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan hold first joint Power of Unity-2026 exercise in Karabakh
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan have carried out their first joint military exercise in Azerbaijan's Karabakh region, with more than 3,500 troops taking part. The drill, called Power of Unity-2026, was held in the Hojavend district over the past few days and focused on a wide range of modern security threats. It included simulations of drone attacks, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns and attempts to seize a vessel.The exercise brought together land, naval and air elements, with troops training in the Qızılqaya military training area. According to the details provided, the forces used more than 130 unmanned vehicles, alongside over 70 armoured vehicles,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 21:03 LONDON
