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The Trump administration is considering a range of measures against Iran in response to the regime's crackdown on anti-government protests, which has reportedly resulted in hundreds/thousands of deaths.  Protests in Iran began in late December 2025, initially sparked by economic grievances including soaring prices and currency collapse.  They have since evolved into widespread anti-government demonstrations challenging the Islamic Republic's theocratic system.[1]

Human rights groups, such as the

In a significant cyber intrusion, Chinese hackers linked to the Salt Typhoon group have accessed email systems used by staff in key US House of Representatives committees. The breach, reported by the Financial Times and covered by Reuters, affects aides on the House Select Committee on China, as well as those handling foreign affairs, intelligence, and armed services.  Detected in December 2025, the incident raises concerns over the security of sensitive government communications.[1]

The hackers

Cyber operations are increasingly viewed as a preparatory measure to influence the battlespace before conventional air or ground forces engage.  Critical infrastructure such as power grids, communication networks, and information systems has become a strategic target.  Disrupting these can impede decision-making, degrade defensive capabilities, and create openings for traditional military units.  Recent reports from events concerning US cyber-attacks on Caracas in Venezuela and speculation about

The advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as APT31, which Western governments have linked to China's state-sponsored espionage efforts, has been attributed to a series of cyberattacks targeting Russia's information technology (IT) sector. These attacks primarily focused on companies serving as contractors and integrators for government agencies, with activity spanning from late 2022 through 2025.  Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies attributed the campaign to APT31 in a Novem

Two Dutch teenage boys aged 17, reportedly used hacking devices to spy for Russia, have been arrested by the Politie on 29 September 2025.  According to De Telegraaf, the two used a WiFi sniffer device near Europol and Eurojust offices, as well as the Canadian embassy in The Hague.  Europol has confirmed the reports, and a spokesperson acknowledged the incident, noting there are no signs of a compromise on the agency’s systems.  “We are in close contact with the Dutch authorities regarding this

This reads like a James Bond movie.  Chinese scientists have been devising sophisticated ways to destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, including using stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, amid Chinese government fears that the technology poses a risk to its strategic interests.  As of 2025, China's military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), is estimated to operate between 65 and 75 submarines. This fleet includes both nuclear-powered and diesel-el