China publishes backstory of US 'spy' jailed for life
China's top spy agency published new details this week about a US citizen jailed for life for espionage.
Tue Sep 12 2023
North Korea warns it may shoot down US spy planes violating its airspace
Provocative military actions by the United States were bringing the Korean peninsula closer to a nuclear conflict, a spokesperson said.
Mon Jul 10 2023
US spy chiefs say Putin may escalate despite Ukraine setbacks
Putin may escalate assault on Ukraine despite military setbacks and economic hardships, setting up "an ugly next few weeks".
Wed Mar 09 2022
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known
US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Trump accuses US spy agencies of Nazi practices over 'phony' Russia dossier
President-elect Donald Trump escalated a fight with U.S. spy agencies on Wednesday, just nine days before he takes over their command as president.
Thu Jan 12 2017
Yahoo calls for 'transparency' from US spy agencies
Yahoo asked US spy agencies Wednesday to offer public "transparency" about data they make internet companies provide on users and to declassify any secret order served on the company.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Obama says sorry to Japan after WikiLeaks claims of US spying
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday apologised to Tokyo after WikiLeaks claimed Washington had spied on Japanese politicians.
Wed Aug 26 2015
Israel wants U.S. to release its spy but not as part of Iran deal 'compensation'
Israel reacted with cautious optimism the news that the spy Jonathan Pollard might be released on parole from a U.S. prison in November.
Mon Jul 27 2015
Donations dry up for IS group: US spy chief
Donations to Islamic State jihadists have dramatically declined in the wake of brutal executions by the group that have shocked public opinion in the Middle East, the chief of US spy chief said.
Tue Mar 03 2015
CIA joins Twitter, Facebook
The secretive US spy agency joined the world of social media Friday, and quickly had the Twitterverse talking.
Sat Jun 07 2014
Malaysia summons Singapore envoy over spying claims
Wisma Putra summons Singapore's high commissioner over reports that Singapore assisted in US spying across Asia, including Malaysia.
Tue Nov 26 2013
Hollande tells Obama of 'deep disapproval' of US spying
French President Francois Hollande condemns US spying on French citizens in a call with President Barack Obama on Monday, as a row escalates over US eavesdropping on millions of French phone calls.
Tue Oct 22 2013
Snowden leaks sparked welcome debate: US spy chief
Officials have previously labeled Snowden a traitor who endangered America's interests and spies in the field.
Thu Sep 12 2013
US spying successes, failures and objectives detailed in top secret 'black budget'
The top secret $52.6 billion "black budget," obtained by The Washington Post from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, details the successes, failures and objectives of the US spy agencies.
Sat Aug 31 2013
US intelligence group to review privacy issues
President Barack Obama on Friday pledged to overhaul US spy programs amid a debate sparked by the leaks of former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Tue Aug 13 2013