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The UK may suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate on migrant return deals, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and reduce illegal crossings, with discussions among Five Eyes nations on coordinated actions and potential visa restrictions based on countries' cooperation levels.
Interior and security ministers from the Five Eyes alliance met in London to discuss border security, migrant-smuggling gangs, and other issues like child abuse and opioids, with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participating.
The article reports that the US intelligence chief under Trump has distanced itself from Five Eyes allies regarding Ukraine, indicating a possible shift or tension in intelligence cooperation related to the conflict.
The Trump administration's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ordered a halt to intelligence sharing on Russia-Ukraine peace talks with the Five Eyes alliance, limiting information to publicly available data and internal agency sharing, without explanation. This decision occurs amid ongoing U.S.-brokered peace efforts and heightened tensions among allies, with Gabbard previously involved in Ukraine-related controversies.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, issued a memo instructing U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations with Five Eyes allies, raising concerns about potential impacts on international intelligence cooperation and trust among allies.
U.S. officials have warned of an ongoing Chinese cyberattack targeting global telecommunications providers, attributed to the hacking group Salt Typhoon. The breach, first detected in late spring, has affected up to 80 telecom companies, including major U.S. providers like AT&T and Verizon. The attack aims to access U.S. political leaders' communications and national security data. A joint alert was issued by U.S. agencies and partners in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, though the UK did not participate. The breach is considered one of the most serious in U.S. history.
The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have issued a warning that China is actively recruiting current and former Western military pilots to enhance its air power and gain insights into Western aviation tactics. The PLA is using private companies to hire these individuals, posing a persistent threat to U.S. and allied security. Measures have been taken to counter this, including commercial restrictions and prohibitions on former military members working with China. The warning comes amid heightened concerns over China's military activities and recent espionage cases involving U.S. service members.
U.S. and allied intelligence officials have warned that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western fighter pilots to train its military, aiming to improve its air combat capabilities. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing partnership, which includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighted that China is using private firms to offer lucrative salaries to these pilots. This recruitment drive is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its air and naval forces, with potential implications for Taiwan.
Australia's director-general of security revealed that a former Australian politician had been recruited by a foreign intelligence service several years ago, leading to demands for the politician to be named. The spy chief also disclosed that the foreign intelligence service had targeted Australians with access to privileged information using false personas and promises of cash rewards. The revelation has sparked speculation and criticism, with some calling for the former politician to be identified in order to clear the cloud hanging over other lawmakers.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a warning that APT29 Russian hackers, also known as Cozy Bear, have shifted their focus to targeting victims' cloud services, using various tactics such as exploiting compromised credentials, dormant accounts, and stolen access tokens. The alliance advises network defenders to implement multi-factor authentication, strong passwords, least privilege access, and other security measures to mitigate the threat of APT29's cloud attacks.
Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar responded to reports of intelligence shared among The Five Eyes regarding the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that he is not part of The Five Eyes or the FBI and therefore not the right person to ask. The US Ambassador to Canada had previously mentioned that shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners led to the claim of a potential link between Indian government agents and Nijjar's killing.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's denial of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, stating that India does not engage in such acts as a matter of policy. The diplomatic row between India and Canada escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations of India's involvement, which were supported by a US diplomat claiming shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners. Jaishankar highlighted Canada's tolerance of organized crime linked to secessionist forces and expressed concern over its political motivations. India has rejected Canada's baseless allegations and offered to take action if provided with specific evidence. Jaishankar also called on UN member states to resist political convenience in their responses to terrorism and emphasized the importance of respecting territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs.
The US Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, has confirmed that there was "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" that prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian agents' involvement in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada. The Five Eyes network, consisting of the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, is an intelligence alliance. India has rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated." The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed concern about the allegations and emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and accountability.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a challenging week on the world stage as he dealt with the fallout from his allegations against India regarding the extrajudicial killing of a Canadian citizen. Trudeau's allies, including the US, provided tepid support, highlighting Canada's limited strategic importance compared to India. This incident comes at a time when Trudeau's approval ratings have dropped to a three-year low, and he faces criticism for his handling of domestic issues. However, the confrontation with India may provide a temporary distraction from these challenges.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian agents being involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen was informed by shared intelligence among the Five Eyes partners, according to U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The Canadian government gathered intelligence from various sources during a months-long investigation into the murder. The U.S. has expressed concern and called for India to cooperate with Canada in the investigation.