Specialist divers surveying the wreck of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in August, killing seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, have requested heightened security. Concerns have arisen over sensitive data possibly stored in encrypted hard drives on board, which may interest foreign governments. Lynch, linked to British and American intelligence services, founded the cybersecurity company Darktrace. Italian prosecutors are investigating manslaughter … Continue reading Sunken superyacht believed to contain watertight safes with sensitive intelligence data

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region for over a year, was freed on Saturday. Mehrtens, who worked for Susi Air, was abducted in February 2023. His release followed extensive negotiations involving local leaders and church officials. No demands were made in return. Mehrtens’ family expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government for prioritizing peaceful negotiations, the Associated Press … Continue reading A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region

An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 33 workers and injured 17 others, with several still missing. The blast occurred at the Tabas mine, likely caused by a methane gas leak, and trapped workers deep underground. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation and support for victims’ families. This disaster is one of the deadliest in … Continue reading Explosion at coal mine in eastern Iran kills dozens of workers

A roadside bomb hit a convoy of foreign diplomats in Pakistan’s Swat valley, killing a police officer and injuring three others. The diplomats, who were unharmed, were on a visit organized by the local chamber of commerce. Ambassadors from several countries, including Indonesia and Russia, were in the convoy. Pakistan’s government condemned the attack, with no group claiming responsibility. Security forces imposed a curfew and … Continue reading Attack on foreign diplomats’ convoy kills police officer in Pakistan

The Israeli military warned civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate areas near Hezbollah positions as it intensified airstrikes. Israel aims to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure and create safer conditions for its citizens in the north. The warning follows ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah since Hamas’ October 7 attack. Israel launched over 80 airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah, which has used civilian infrastructure for military purposes. Hezbollah retaliated … Continue reading Israel issues evacuation warning as it launches ‘extensive’ strikes in Lebanon