Espionage

Philippine Navy Spokesperson Roy Trinidad said entry-level employees of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have become targets for foreign espionage recruitment. In an ANC interview on Monday, March 16, he explained how foreign handlers leverage low-level positions for insights into Philippine maritime operations.

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The National Security Council has declared that Chinese spying operations in the Philippines, which recruited locals to access top security information, have been addressed and terminated. National Security Adviser Año urged caution over job offers amid ongoing probes into these efforts. Malacañang has instructed government workers to protect sensitive information.

Sky's acclaimed thriller The Day of the Jackal is expanding its cast for season 2 with Pablo Schreiber and Weruche Opia joining Eddie Redmayne. The series regulars will appear in the espionage drama, which builds on the shocking finale of its first season. Production continues under new writing leadership.

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Two Chinese nationals suspected of trying to intercept satellite communications from an Airbnb rental in southwestern France have been placed under formal investigation. Police were alerted last week after locals noticed a roughly two-metre-wide satellite dish at the property in Gironde, coinciding with an internet outage. The two Chinese and two others were arrested on Wednesday.

Russia has announced a proposal to France regarding French researcher Laurent Vinatier, imprisoned since June 2024 and facing up to 20 years in prison for espionage. President Emmanuel Macron is fully mobilized to secure his swift release, while his family hopes for a return during the holidays. The Kremlin states the ball is now in Paris's court.

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At a recent Communist Party Central Committee meeting, President Miguel Diaz-Canel sharply criticized his former Economy Minister, Alejandro Gil, sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage. He used Fidel Castro quotes to portray him as a traitor, sidestepping case details. This speech highlights the breakdown of their once-close relationship.