The Intel Brief

Today, we will discuss Trump's request for a record military budget of $1.5 trillion, ongoing protests in Iran as a top judge warns against 'rioters', and the restoration of power in Berlin following the largest outage since World War II. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the d...

Today, we are going to discuss Trump weighs military option to take control of Greenland, Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker the US Tried to Seize Off Venezuela, WSJ Reports, and UK and France sign declaration of intent to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligen...

Today, we are going to discuss that Maduro and his wife both pleaded not guilty, a UK Expert Warns World May Lack Time to prepare for AI Safety Risks, and Ukraine did not attack Putin's residence, says Trump after American checks. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most si...

Today, we are going to discuss Denmark's urging of Trump to cease threats to take over Greenland, the UK's confirmation of a joint airstrike targeting a suspected ISIS weapons facility in Syria, and the Latvian police board a vessel after a Baltic Sea cable breach. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligenc...

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had carried out a “large-scale” strike against Venezuela, describing the operation as successful. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country, adding that the action was conducted alongside U.S. law enforcement. Trump also ann...

Protests spread across Iran for a third day as the currency hits a record low. The junta leader in Guinea has been declared the winner of the presidential election. In Syria, a curfew has been imposed in a port city following sectarian violence. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most signi...

Today, we will discuss several,Saudi Arabia's assertion that national security is a red line and their request for UAE forces to leave Yemen; recent US strikes on a drug boat loading facility in Venezuela and comments from Trump; and news regarding UK boxer Anthony Joshua, who was injured in a car crash in Nigeria. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo...

Today, we will discuss the US and China hailing the second Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, Trump's statement that the outcome of peace talks for Ukraine will be clear in 'weeks', and Myanmar's military junta holding a controversial election. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant...

Today, we will discuss the recent clashes in Aleppo, where at least two people were killed in confrontations between the army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In other news, Trump has unveiled a new class of warship named after himself. Additionally, Thailand and Cambodia are set to discuss a truce amid fierce fighting. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefi...

Today, we will discuss the EU lending €90 billion to Ukraine for its military needs, TikTok signing a deal to sell its US unit in a joint venture, and the ECJ ruling that the Polish top court breached EU fundamental values. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across E...

Today, we will discuss Russia calls German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation', Trump orders blockade of Venezuela’s sanctioned oil tankers, and Ukraine allies back plan for war damage compensation.  Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Euro...

Today, we will discuss how Bondi gunmen were inspired by the Islamic State and had traveled to the Philippines, according to police. Additionally, U.S. strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific killed eight, and Trump is suing the BBC for billions over an edited January 6 speech. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence....

Today, we will discuss the man who disarmed the Bondi gunman, his recovery after surgery, Rwanda-backed forces continuing their offensive in the DRC, and Belarus releasing political prisoners, including a Nobel laureate. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Euro...

Today, we will discuss Trump's statement that the US seized a 'very large' oil tanker near Venezuela. Additionally, fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensifies ahead of a call with Trump, and M23 rebels are advancing in the key eastern port of Uvira. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day'...

Today, we will discuss Australia's social media ban for users under 16 takes effect, South Korea scrambles jets amid Chinese and Russian drill, and the EU opens an antitrust inquiry over Google's AI search summaries. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe a...

Today, we will discuss how Honduras seeks the arrest of a former president freed by Trump. Additionally, Trump has voiced concern over the political direction of Europe and mentioned that the US will export Nvidia H200 chips to China. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant even...

Today, we will discuss the Thai army launching airstrikes along the disputed Cambodia border, F-35s being scrambled to intercept unknown aircraft in the Netherlands, and Nigeria seeking French assistance in tackling violence, according to Macron. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most sign...

Today, we will discuss how Putin and Modi aim to strengthen their bilateral ties, the US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific that killed four people, and Zelensky’s plane, which was reportedly followed by military drones before his Dublin visit in what appears to be a 'hybrid attack.' Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM...

Today, we will discuss the EU's agreement to relax regulations on gene-edited crops, a review that finds Hegseth put US troops at risk through the use of Signal, and the EU's decision to free billions in an effort to reduce reliance on China's rare earth materials. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils...

Today, we will discuss YouTube's compliance with Australia's teen social media ban, Russia's declaration that no Ukraine compromise was reached after five hours of talks between Putin and Trump envoys, and a European fraud probe targeting former EU official Federica Mogherini. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Dan...

Today, we will discuss the resignation of Nigeria's defense minister amid a security crisis, Russia's claim of capturing the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, and the massive protests in Bulgaria against the budget and corruption. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events...

Today, we will discuss British MP Tulip Siddiq, who was sentenced to two years in prison in a graft case in Bangladesh. Additionally, China's military firms are struggling as a corruption purge takes effect, according to reports. Furthermore, India has ordered smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a...

Today, we will discuss Trump's pause on migration from 'third world countries.' Trump also stated the US will 'soon' take action against Venezuela 'by land.' Meanwhile, the British government welcomes a sharp decline in net migration. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant even...

Today we will discuss two U.S. National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. Guinea-Bissau army officers have claimed power, and the president has been arrested. Additionally, EU lawmakers support a plan for social media age regulations. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant...

Today, we will discuss the US envoy urging Sudan's rivals to accept a ceasefire plan, the police arresting four more suspects in the Louvre heist, and the NATO chief stating that more work is needed on the US peace proposal. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across...