Pakistan Tests Fateh-II Missile System
Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system, according to the military’s media wing, ISPR. The system is…
Walter MurrowStrait of Hormuz: U.S. Examines Iran’s Latest Proposal
On the geopolitical front, the United States said it is examining Iran’s latest proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which a significant share of global oil and gas…
Greece’s Predator Scandal: Prosecutor Refuses to Reopen Investigation
In what may prove to be the more consequential Greek story of the day, a firestorm erupted over the decision by Supreme Court Prosecutor Konstantinos Tzavellas not to pull the Predator spyware case…
Manhunt in Athens: 89-Year-Old Opens Fire on Government Buildings
Central Athens was thrown into chaos on Tuesday when an 89-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire at two separate locations — first inside the EFKA social security office in Kerameikos, then…
Daily News Briefing — 2026-04-28
Today’s intelligence briefing from international investigative media.
New Zealand: Housing Loopholes and a Rugby Comeback
In Auckland, concerns are growing over a legal loophole that allows landlords to operate what amount to underground boarding houses. The city council inspected 38 illegal lodges last year, with all…
Costa Rica: New Financing and Political Accountability
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance successfully placed €1 billion (approximately $1.172 billion) in bonds on the local market, the third such issuance in five months, bringing total recent financing to…
Rebel Wilson Takes the Stand in Defamation Case
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson arrived at a Sydney court to give evidence in a defamation lawsuit brought against her by the young star of her directorial debut, The Deb. The case centres on a series of…
Australia’s AFL Branded a ‘Bush League’ Amid Multiple Controversies
Australian Rules Football is enduring a rough week. The AFL has been slammed as “like a bush league” by the Footy Classified panel, with AFL greats Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd leading the…
Trump Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects Tied to Engie
The Trump administration has blocked two offshore wind energy projects in the United States that involved French energy giant Engie, according to Le Monde. The move is consistent with the…