Tag #National Security

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Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Looming US Ban

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday as the social media platform fights a US ban set for January 19th, despite Trump claiming credit for a youth voter swing, due to alleged links between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government.

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Unexplained Drone Sightings Spark US Security Concerns

Unidentified drones have been sighted across multiple US states, including near military bases and airports, prompting security concerns and a federal response; New York received a drone detection system, while the origin and purpose of the drones remain unclear despite investigations.

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Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire: End of 500 Years of British Ownership

The UK government approved a £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, ending 500 years of British ownership, despite concerns about price hikes and service quality; the deal includes government oversight via a 'golden share'.

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Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.

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Canadian Citizen, Son Face Terror, War Crime Charges

Ahmed Eldidi, a Canadian citizen, and his son Mostafa were arrested for plotting a Toronto terror attack; Eldidi now faces additional war crime charges, including murder and torture, marking a first in Canadian national security investigations.

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Critical US Infrastructure Exposed: 430+ Vulnerable Systems Found Online

A Censys report found over 430 US industrial control systems directly accessible online, creating critical security risks to essential services like water and power, demanding immediate action due to AI-enabled cyberattack potential.

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TikTok Appeals US Ban, Citing Free Speech

TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its sale or removal from US app stores by January 19, 2024, citing free speech concerns, while the US government raises national security issues related to potential Chinese data access; the app boasts 170 million US users.

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New Jersey's Mystery Drones Bypass Military Countermeasures

A New Jersey drone pilot's failed attempt to investigate unidentified drones near Picatinny Arsenal highlights their advanced technology, bypassing military-grade jamming systems, prompting national security concerns and a lack of government transparency amid over 5,000 complaints to the FBI.

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UK's Drone Defense Weakness Exposed: Urgent Call for 'Iron Dome' System

Former British defense minister Tobias Ellwood warned of the UK's inadequate defenses against drone attacks, citing recent incidents near military bases and emphasizing the need for an "Iron Dome" style system, while General Sir Richard Shirreff warned of a potential Russian invasion.

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White House Urges Congress for Expanded Drone Regulation Authority

Amidst rising public concern over numerous drone sightings across East Coast states, the White House is pushing for Congress to pass legislation granting expanded authority to federal, state, and local governments to regulate drones, while asserting that current investigations reveal no national sec...

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Former Tory MP: UK's China policy a 'massive mistake'

Former Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticizes David Cameron and George Osborne's China policy (2010-2016) as a "massive mistake" that compromised national security, citing the Yang Tengbo spying case and delayed implementation of a foreign influence registration scheme as evidence.

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UK Upholds Ban on Chinese Businessman with Links to Prince Andrew

A UK tribunal upheld the government's ban on a Chinese businessman, "H6," alleging he posed a national security risk due to his close ties to Prince Andrew and alleged covert activities for China's United Front Work Department; Prince Andrew has ended contact with H6.

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