Keywords: National security


Lithuania warns of potential Russian infrastructure attacks and strengthens security measures

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said the country has intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing potential attacks targeting critical infrastructure, prompting authorities to reinforce security measures around key energy and transport facilities. Speaking in an interview published on Wednesday,......

Japan moves to strengthen counter-espionage efforts amid concerns over foreign intelligence activities

Japan has pledged to strengthen its response to foreign intelligence activities after renewed concerns that overseas spy networks are exploiting legal loopholes to gather sensitive information and acquire strategic technologies. The announcement follows renewed scrutiny of Russia's intelligence......

U.S. Congress: Bill to designate Polisario Front gains traction in the House of Representatives

The debate surrounding the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act is gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill sponsored by Republican Representative Joe Wilson continues to expand its circle of supporters with the addition of two new Republican lawmakers, Scott......

Italy expels two Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities

Italy has ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome following an investigation into alleged espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday. The decision comes after Italian authorities arrested two individuals earlier......

Beijing considers tighter controls on overseas access to China’s leading AI models

Chinese authorities are exploring new measures that could limit foreign access to the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, as Beijing moves to strengthen control over a technology sector increasingly viewed as strategically vital. Officials have held discussions with major technology......

Taiwan says defense preparations are a necessity, not a provocation, amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has defended its expanding defence and civil preparedness measures, insisting they are a response to mounting security threats rather than an attempt to provoke China. Speaking at a security forum in Taipei on Tuesday, Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council,......

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,......