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The Intel Brief

Daniel // HM Intelligencehmintelligence.org
Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Each episode, our expert analysts distil the day’s most significant events across Europe and the world into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead — with "The Intel Briefing."
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23 December 2024 | German arrested over TikTok threat, North Korea has reportedly had 1000 casualties, and thousands protest in Serbia

Today's update covers a man arrested over a TikTok threat at a Christmas market in Germany, over 1,000 North Korean casualties reported in the Ukraine war according to South Korea, and tens of thousands of people joining student-led protests in Serbia. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical i...

Dec 23, 20249 min

20 December 2024 | Musk supports Afd, Girl killed in Zagreb school attack, and US & UK sanction Georgian officals

In today's update, we will cover German politicians criticizing Musk's support for the far-right AfD, the Zagreb school attack where a girl was killed and multiple injuries occurred, and the US and UK sanctioning Georgian officials over their crackdown on protests. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, a...

Dec 20, 20247 min

19 December 2024 | Israel accused of genocide, Belgrade makes transport free, and Swedish police board Chinese ship

In today's update, we will cover Israel's accusation of 'acts of genocide' regarding Gaza's water access, Belgrade's plan to make public transport free starting January 1, and the Swedish police boarding a Chinese ship to observe a cable investigation. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical i...

Dec 19, 20248 min

18 December 2024 | Tate convicted, Coal use hits record high, and Russia detains suspect for bombing

In today's update, we will cover the UK court's ruling against Andrew Tate in a tax case, the expected record high of world coal use in 2024, and Russia's detention of a suspect in the killing of General Igor Kirillov. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead...

Dec 18, 20249 min

17 December 2024 | TikTok fights ban, Bolivia may arrest former President, and Bomb kills general in Moscow

In today's update, we will cover TikTok's request to the US Supreme Court to block a nationwide ban, Bolivian prosecutors' pursuit of an arrest warrant for Evo Morales, and a bomb that killed senior general Igor Kirillov in Moscow. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informe...

Dec 17, 20248 min

16 December 2024 | Possible Bangladesh elections in 2025, EU sends diplomat to Syria and talks between Congo and Rwanda fail

In today's update, we will cover the potential Bangladesh elections in 2025, the EU's decision to send a diplomat for talks with Syrian rebel leaders, and the cancellation of peace talks between Congo and Rwanda in Angola. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay a...

Dec 16, 20249 min

Shooting the shit with Kervin from Aucoin

In this weekend special,I chatted with Kervin from Aucoin (for his podcast, this is just a reupload), we talked about the current state of OSINT accounts on social media and the situation in Syria. Check out his links here . 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay...

Dec 15, 202452 min

13 December 2024 | Dutch court allows weapon sales, Macron appoints new PM, and US bans some Georgian Politicians

In today's update, we will cover the Dutch court's ruling against the ban on weapon sales to Israel, Macron's appointment of a new prime minister, and the US visa ban for Georgians accused of undermining democracy. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—wit...

Dec 13, 20248 min

12 December 2024 | SK President defends martial law, Australia and PNG sign deal, and Russia still in Syria

In today's update, we will cover President South Korea's defense of martial law, Australia's sealing of a rugby deal with PNG to counter Chinese influence, and the uncertain fate of Russian military bases in Syria. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—wit...

Dec 12, 20249 min

11 December 2024 | German accused of sabotage, China holds drills near Taiwan, and Sudan faces crisis

In today's update, we will cover a German national accused of planning rail sabotage in Russia. Additionally, China is expanding major military drills around Taiwan, and Sudan is facing its biggest humanitarian crisis on record. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, ...

Dec 11, 20248 min

10 December 2024 | Healthcare CEO killer arrested, Netherlands starts border checks, and UK tries to stop smuggling

In today's update, we will cover a man charged with the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, as well as the Netherlands beginning border controls to curb migration. Additionally, Germany and the UK have agreed on joint steps to combat people smuggling. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical in...

Dec 10, 20248 min

9 December 2024 | Australia blocks China, countries halt Syrian asylum, and mercenary in Romania

In today's update, we will be covering Australia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal Germany to halt Syrian asylum decisions and Romanian police foil armed mercenary plot 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." ----------...

Dec 09, 20248 min

8 December 2024 | A summary of recent events in Syria

In this special weekend brief, we will review the events that occurred in Syria over the past week and discuss their potential implications for the future. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." -----------------------------------...

Dec 08, 20248 min

6 December 2024 | Romanian election annulled, and Macron vows to stay in office

In today's update, we will cover the EU's investigation into TikTok following its unexpected victory in the Romanian election. Additionally, Romania's top court has annulled the presidential election results, while France's Macron has vowed to remain in office after his Prime Minister steps down. 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 and the world in eac...

Dec 06, 20249 min

5 December 2024 | Leaders detained in Georgia, Russian ship shot flare at Helicopter, Macrons government collapses

In today's update, we will cover the following topics: the opposition claims a leader was beaten and detained in Georgia, a Russian ship reportedly shot a flare at a German helicopter, and lawmakers have toppled the pro-Macron minority government. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insigh...

Dec 05, 20248 min

4 December 2024 | Battle for Hama begins, Sikh leader almost shot, and FBI arrest Russian agent

In today's update, we will cover the Syrian army's counteroffensive in Hama, the apprehension of an assailant after a failed shooting of a Sikh leader in India, and the arrest of a Russian woman in the U.S. for alleged ties to Russian intelligence. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insig...

Dec 04, 20248 min

3 December 2024 | South Korea decalres martial law, ICC critises the US, and fiber cables cut in Finland

In today's update, we will cover South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, the ICC chief's criticism of the US and Russia over their threats, and an outage reported after a fiber optic cable was damaged in Finland. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay...

Dec 03, 20248 min

2 December 2024 | SMG's to support Assad, ICJ's to clarify law on climate change, and Biden pardons his son

In today's update, we will cover how Iraqi militias provide support to Assad, the ICJ's hearings on clarifying climate change obligations, and Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter regarding criminal charges. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The ...

Dec 02, 20249 min

29 November 2024 | Ireland goes to the polls, Romania recounts election, and Georgia suspends EU bid

In today's update, we will cover Ireland's snap general election, Romania's order for an election recount after a surprising far-right victory, and the thousands protesting after the Georgian Prime Minister suspends the EU entry bid. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay infor...

Nov 29, 20248 min

28 November 2024 | Ceasefire broken in Lebanon, Australia bans kids from social media and China suspends top official

In today's update, we will cover Israel's fire on southern Lebanon, the claim of a breached ceasefire, Australia's approval of a ban on social media for those under 16, and China's suspension of top military official Miao amid corruption probes. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights...

Nov 28, 20247 min

27 November 2024 | Lebanese ceasefire begins, ICC issue warrant for Myanmar leader, EU Lawmakers approved

In today's update, we will cover thousands of Lebanese returning home as the ceasefire takes hold, the ICC prosecutor seeks an arrest warrant for the junta chief in Myanmar, and EU lawmakers have greenlighted von der Leyen's top team. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay info...

Nov 27, 20248 min

26 November 2024 | Brit captured by Russia, UK not sending troops to Ukraine, and drones over UK airbases

Today's update covers a British man captured while fighting for Ukraine, the UK government not considering sending troops to Ukraine, and unidentified drones seen over UK airbases. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with "The Intel Briefing." Make sure ...

Nov 26, 20248 min

25 November 2024 | Right wing win in Romania, DHL plane crashes, and Chinese balloon over Taiwan

In today's update, we will cover Romania's right-wing runoff after the Prime Minister was eliminated, DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport in Lithuania, and China flew a balloon close to Taiwan, according to Taipei. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ...

Nov 25, 20248 min

22 November 2024 | Explosion near US Embassy in London, Xi Jinping visits Morocco, and North Korea gets anti-air missiles

In today's update, we will cover the police conduct a controlled explosion near the US Embassy in London, Xi Jinping visits Morocco and meets the crown prince, and Russia has reportedly supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, ...

Nov 22, 20246 min

21 November 2024 | Russia fires ICBM, Mali PM sacked by Junta, and Google must sell Chrome

In today's update, we will cover Russia's accusation of firing an intercontinental missile at Ukraine, the Mali junta chief's decision to sack the Prime Minister over rare public criticism, and U.S. regulators stating that Google must divest Chrome to end its monopoly. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concis...

Nov 21, 20247 min

20 November 2024 | Ugandan opposition figure kidnapped, Russia arrests a German citizen, and Greece hold 24-hour strike

In today's update, we will cover the kidnapping and jailing of a prominent Ugandan opposition figure, Russia's arrest of a German citizen on sabotage charges, and Greece's 24-hour general strike over the rising cost of living. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, st...

Nov 20, 20248 min

19 November 2024 | Ukraine can strike Russia, Georgia protests ended, and German cable sabotaged

In today's update, we will cover: Washington allows Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes, Georgia's police break up an election protest camp, and Germany suspects sabotage after damage to a Baltic Sea data cable. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead—with...

Nov 19, 20249 min

18 November 2024 | China deepens ties with Brazil, North Korea prepares for war, and EU framers protest

In today's update, we will cover China's Xi vowing to deepen ties with Brazil ahead of the G20 summit, North Korea's Kim urging the military to prepare for war, and French farmers protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead...

Nov 18, 20248 min

15 November 2024 | Elections in Sri Lanka, Germany puts terrorists on trial and riots in Russian-occupied areas of Georgia

In today's update, we will cover President Dissanayake's coalition victories, a major German trial opening regarding an alleged Islamist plot to attack Sweden, and protests in Georgia's Russian-occupied Abkhazia against a controversial investment deal with Russia. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, an...

Nov 15, 20248 min

14 November 2024 | Ukraine claims bombing, Security tight in Paris and IAEA visits Iran

In today's update, we will discuss Ukraine's claims of a Crimea attack that killed a Russian naval officer, the tight security in Paris for the Israel-France football match, and the UN nuclear chief's push for results on his trip to Iran. 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 and the world in each episode into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay ...

Nov 14, 20248 min
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