Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying as Iran awaits a US response through Qatari mediators, while President Donald Trump denies offering…
European governments are rebuilding civil defence systems, strengthening emergency medical capacity and preparing populations for major disruption as intelligence assessments warn that Russia could intensify…
International drug trafficking networks are strengthening their presence in Portugal and increasingly exploiting the Portuguese coastline to move narcotics into Europe, according to the head…
A reported US intelligence warning has raised concerns that Russia could use commercial vessels to launch drones against targets in southern Europe. According to Spanish…
By Open Chronicle with agencies A former Moroccan intelligence officer reportedly offered to provide Spanish authorities with sensitive information about Morocco’s intelligence operations, including claims…
Image: from OSINTdefender X @sentdefender By Open Chronicle Defence with agencies A Spanish F-18 fighter operating under NATO command has shot down a suspected Russian…
Image Credits: World News Brief: The Top Global Stories Shaping August 12, 2026. AI-generated illustration created by Open Chronicle using ChatGPT (OpenAI). August 2026. This image is illustrative and…
