1.3 Global Intelligence Update 25/08/25

HeadlinesRegional Conflicts: Israeli forces conducted deadly strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa overnight, killing at least four people, as tensions escalate across the Middle East. In Ukraine, forces conducted prisoner exchanges while missile attacks on Russian energy infrastructure continue amid Trump's shortened peace ultimatum deadline.Natural Disasters: Vietnam has begun mass evacuations of over 300,000 people as Typhoon Kajiki, the most powerful storm of the year, approaches landfall. Mount Ibu in North Maluku, Indonesia, erupted again early this morning at 00:01 local time.Wildfire Crisis: Spain and Portugal face their worst wildfire season in two decades, with nearly 10,000 square kilometres of European Union land burned this year, almost three times the average. Spain has recorded over 391,000 hectares destroyed, a new national record.Cyber Security: Sophisticated cyber attacks continue to target critical infrastructure globally, with the International Criminal Court confirming a "new, sophisticated, and targeted" security incident last week. The UK has been identified as the world's third most targeted nation for malware.Narcotics Operations: The US Coast Guard launched Operation Pacific Viper in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the seizure of over 13,000 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of 11 suspected smugglers.Human Trafficking: The latest UN reporting highlights the expanding use of digital technology by traffickers, particularly targeting children through online scam operations in Southeast Asia.