Keywords: National Security


Philippines warns of “sabotage” after cyanide seizure in disputed south China sea atoll

The Philippines has raised concerns over what it describes as possible “sabotage” activities after authorities discovered cyanide on vessels operating near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of highly......

Norway increases defence budget by $12 billion through 2036

Norway announced on Friday that it will boost its long-term defence plan by 115 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $11.87 billion) through 2036. The increase is part of a broader trend among NATO countries to strengthen military capabilities amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine and under pressure......

Hong Kong expands police powers to access digital devices

Hong Kong authorities have introduced new rules granting police the power to demand passwords for mobile phones and computers from individuals suspected of violating the national security law. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement measures tied to national security concerns. Under......

Erdogan pledges strict measures against airspace violations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s firm stance against airspace violations and emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen national security. In a video message to citizens marking Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr), Erdogan highlighted the responsibility of the government......

Ali Larijani, influential Iranian powerbroker, dies at 67

Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani, long recognized as one of the Islamic Republic’s most influential figures, has died at the age of 67, according to Iranian media. Larijani, a key architect of Iran’s security strategy and a trusted adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,......

U.S. lawmakers warn of potential ground troop deployment in Iran

Democratic U.S. senators have voiced serious concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump may deploy American ground forces in Iran, citing heightened risks due to Russian support for Tehran’s military operations. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire highlighted that Russia is......

Anthropic sues Pentagon to block AI blacklisting

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, intensifying its dispute with the U.S. military over restrictions on AI technology use. The Department of Defense last week designated Anthropic as a supply-chain risk......

Jimmy Lai drops appeal against 20 year prison sentence in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, the 78 year old founder of the now closed Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his conviction or his 20 year prison sentence under Beijing’s national security law, his legal team confirmed Friday, bringing one of the city’s most closely watched legal cases......

Allegations surround Catherine Shakdam’s reported access to Iran’s leadership

Reports circulating in regional and international media have reignited debate over the case of Catherine Shakdam, a writer and commentator who allegedly gained unusual access to senior figures within Iran’s political establishment. According to various accounts, Shakdam presented herself as a......