Tag #National Security

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US Bans Connected Vehicles with Chinese, Russian Technology

The Biden administration banned connected vehicles using Chinese or Russian technology from the US market starting in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, citing national security risks due to data collection capabilities and potential foreign access.

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Bundeswehr Granted Authority to Shoot Down Drones

Germany's cabinet approved a bill authorizing the Bundeswehr to shoot down drones posing threats to critical infrastructure or lives, following recent drone incidents near military bases and recognizing limitations in police capabilities. The use of lethal force is strictly limited to situations whe...

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Impending TikTok Ban: Alternatives Emerge as US Faces January 19th Deadline

A US federal law may force TikTok to cease US operations by January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake, impacting millions of users and potentially creating a void in the short-form video market.

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China Explores Musk TikTok Buyout Amidst Impending US Ban

Facing a potential US ban, Chinese officials are considering allowing Elon Musk to acquire TikTok's US operations, a move that could reshape the tech landscape and US-China relations, despite ByteDance's ongoing legal challenge.

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US Weighs TikTok Ban, Musk Sale Possible

Facing a US ban by January 19th, TikTok's US operations may be sold to Elon Musk's X, due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership and data access fears.

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Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid allegations of sexual assault and past controversial statements, despite support from some veteran groups; the hearing begins a weeklong marathon of scrutinizing Trump's Cabinet pi...

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Trump's Team to Brief Biden's NSC on Homeland Security Threats

President-elect Trump's national security team will meet Wednesday with President Biden's NSC to discuss homeland security threats, including the recent New Orleans attack that killed 14 and the Israel-Hamas conflict, ensuring a smooth transition of power.

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Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Officers to Enhance Operational Efficiency

The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, approved a wide-ranging redeployment of senior officers, including Corps Commanders and GOCs, on Saturday, to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in combating security challenges, as announced by army spokesman Major Gene...

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US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches

The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.

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Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's US Fate Amidst Musk Acquisition Rumors

Facing a potential US ban, TikTok's future hinges on the Supreme Court's decision. A contingency plan involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations, but ByteDance denies any sale plans; the Chinese government has also publicly opposed a forced sale.

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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Announces Plan to Acquire U.S. Steel

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced a plan to acquire U.S. Steel after President Biden blocked its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel due to national security concerns, triggering a lawsuit and sending both companies' shares up about 6%.

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TikTok Faces US Ban, Millions Migrate to Chinese Rival

Facing a January 19, 2025 deadline to sell or face a US ban, TikTok is experiencing a mass exodus of 170 million American users and creators migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which briefly topped US App Store downloads on January 13th.

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