Global OSINT Roundup: Terror Plots Foiled, Labor Strikes, Cocaine Seizures & More | Prepper Watch
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Global OSINT Roundup: Terror Plots Foiled, Labor Strikes, Cocaine Seizures & More | Prepper Watch

Howdy, folks—The Roaming Prepper here with today’s OSINT roundup (Feb 20–22, 2026). Scanning global events for what hits preppers: travel disruptions, economic instability, security threats, and supply chain ripples. No hype—just facts and takeaways for smart layers. Global: • Argentina: Milei’s labor law overhaul advances amid general strikes—disrupting transport/hospitals; watch for economic volatility in South America. Africa: • Kenya: Police foil Nairobi terror plot, seize weapons linked to Al-Shabaab—stay alert in urban areas. • Kenya/Nigeria: INTERPOL busts fraud hubs, recovers $4.3M—rising digital crime; protect personal/financial data. • Nigeria: Armed group kills 33 in simultaneous attacks—ongoing instability; avoid non-essential travel. East Asia/Pacific: • Burma/Thailand: UN calls for crackdown on scam centers trafficking thousands—cyber risks global; use VPNs/secure comms. • Indonesia/Singapore: Crew member dies in cruise ship fire en route to Singapore—maritime safety reminder for travelers. Europe: • Austria: Heavy snowfall halts Vienna airport flights—weather disruptions; prep for delays in Europe. Middle East: • Yemen: Security forces kill one, wound 11 dispersing STC protesters in Aden—escalating tensions; monitor for spillover. South/Central Asia: • Afghanistan/Pakistan: Pakistan protests Bajaur attack to Afghan diplomat—border friction; potential refugee/terror flows. • India: Joins US-led secure tech supply chain initiative—geopolitical shifts; diversify tech/sourcing. Western Hemisphere: • Canada: Alberta referendum on immigration control—provincial pushback; watch US-Canada border policies. • Costa Rica: President-Elect pushes key legislation before transition—political stability in Central America. • El Salvador/Mexico: Navies seize 10+ tonnes cocaine at sea; US strikes kill 11 suspects—drug war intensification. • Venezuela: Limited amnesty bill passes, criticized by rights groups—political prisoner tensions. Prepper takeaways: Assess travel (weather/terror), secure digital life (fraud/scams), monitor borders/economies for supply impacts. What’s your top risk this week? Comment!