National Intelligence

Trump taps loyalist Grenell as US's top intel official

Richard Grenell, a loyal and outspoken Trump supporter, has been the US ambassador to Germany since 2018. He previously served as US spokesman at the United Nations in the George W. Bush administration, including under then-ambassador John Bolton.

Sudan quells revolt of former spy service men after clashes

Sudan declares end to mutiny after five people were wounded in gunfire in capital Khartoum in "rebellion" launched by several agents linked to toppled ruler Omar al Bashir against a restructuring plan, officials say.

Trump says Biden was subject of Ukraine call

US President Donald Trump confirmed he did discuss former vice president Joe Biden and corruption allegations in a phone call with Ukraine's leader.

Trump picks new acting national intelligence director

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Joseph Maguire, the top US counterterrorism official, as Dan Coats's replacement at the agency that oversees 17 spy agencies. The same day deputy national intelligence director Sue Gordon quit.

US spy chief adds to chain of high-profile departures

Here's the number of top officials in Trump Administration who resigned or were fired over the last two years, with Dan Coats’s resignation being the latest one.

The US House passes measures sanctioning Saudi - what will be the impact?

Lawmakers move to sanction officials involved in killing of Jamal Khashoggi, but Senate and Trump can veto measures.

US lifting UN freeze on North Korea aid

US envoy for North Korea Stephen Biegun calls on North Korea to provide a detailed account of its weapons to seal a peace deal, saying Trump is ready to offer a future that includes diplomatic relations and economic aid.

Afghan forces shrinking, security gaps growing – report

Trend in a new US watchdog report reflect what US military officials call a stalemated war, more than 17 years after US forces invaded following the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Trump deepens public row with his 'naive' intelligence services

Top US officials had taken issue with Trump's assertion that Daesh has been defeated, and that North Korea can be convinced to forego its nuclear weapons.

Police deploy in Sudan capital as protesters plan march

Angry protesters rally after the government raises the price of a loaf of bread from one Sudanese pound to three. At least 19 people have been killed since the initial days of demonstrations that erupted on December 19.

Cesar Sayoc charged after sending pipe bombs to Trump critics

The Florida man suspected of mailing at least 14 pipe bombs to some of US President Donald Trump's leading critics was in custody on federal charges on Saturday, in a case reflecting the rancor of one of the most toxic election campaigns in decades.

Florida man charged after weeklong pipe bombs scare

Cesar Sayoc has been charged with five federal crimes including threats against former presidents and faces up to 48 years in prison if found guilty, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.