Keywords: National security


Taiwan revives anti-communist military education amid growing pressure from China

Taiwan has reinstated formal anti-communist patriotic education for military academy graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing increasing military pressure and infiltration threats from China. The move, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday, comes as officials also reported......

South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as weekly anti-migrant protests escalate

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security and assist police as authorities prepare for a series of planned anti-migrant protests expected to continue throughout July. The deployment follows demonstrations held earlier this week, some of which turned......

Poland warns of possible Russian sabotage campaign targeting Polish-Ukrainian relations

Poland's security services are preparing for the possibility of Russian sabotage operations designed to deepen tensions between Poles and Ukrainians, a senior government official said on Wednesday, amid growing strains in relations between the two neighboring countries. Speaking to RMF FM Radio,......

Lithuania's Incoming Prime Minister Proposes Removing Constitutional Ban on Nuclear Weapons

Lithuania’s incoming Prime Minister, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, has proposed removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons on Lithuanian territory, reopening a sensitive debate over the country’s long-term security strategy. Speaking to local media, Sinkevičius......

UK commits additional £15 billion to defence spending, reeves announces

The United Kingdom has committed an additional £15 billion in defence funding, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced on Tuesday, as the government unveiled its long-anticipated investment plan for the sector. The funding pledge marks a significant expansion of Britain’s defence......

Pentagon Announces Successful Live Test of “Golden Dome” Defense System

The United States Department of Defense has announced the successful completion of the first live operational test of the “Golden Dome” missile defense system, marking a significant milestone in the development of a next-generation national security shield. According to Defense Secretary......

Man detained in France over alleged espionage on drone factory for Russia

A 48-year-old man has been placed in pre-trial detention in France after being accused of spying on a drone manufacturing facility allegedly on behalf of Russia, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The suspect, born in Belarus, was arrested on June 3 while reportedly filming a prototype......

China warns of “Resolute Countermeasures” over Taiwan intelligence-reporting website

China has vowed to take what it described as “resolute countermeasures” following the launch of a new Taiwanese website designed to collect information from individuals in mainland China, escalating already tense relations between Beijing and Taipei. The website, reportedly established by......

Starmer welcomes convictions over arson attacks linked to former home as Russian connection investigated

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the conviction of two men involved in a series of arson attacks that targeted properties associated with him, describing the case as taking place against the broader backdrop of tensions stemming from the war between Russia and Ukraine. The convictions......