Today: November 04, 2024
Today: November 04, 2024

National Security

Business|US

U.S. finalizes rule to review more foreign land deals near military bases

The Biden administration on Friday finalized a new rule expanding its authority to review foreign purchases of real estate near U.S.

U.S. finalizes rule to review more foreign land deals near military bases
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Democratic lawmaker takes aim at Biden over TSMC chip in Huawei product, letter shows

Democratic Senator Mark Warner criticized the Biden administration for "apparent lax monitoring" of TSMC following revelations a chip produced by the

Democratic lawmaker takes aim at Biden over TSMC chip in Huawei product, letter shows
Business|Technology|US

US agency to launch review of undersea cables, national security risks

The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it will vote next month to review its oversight of the global network of undersea communications

US agency to launch review of undersea cables, national security risks
Business|Technology|US

Polestar says Biden proposal would 'effectively prohibit' sale of its cars in US

Polestar said on Monday that a proposed Biden administration rule to bar the use of Chinese vehicle hardware and software would "effectively prohibit" the

Polestar says Biden proposal would 'effectively prohibit' sale of its cars in US
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology

The U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Political|Technology|US|World

Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt automotive industry

The Mexican government on Monday raised concerns about the Biden administration's proposal to prohibit key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles

Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt automotive industry
Science|Technology|US|World

US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Monday urged the Department of Commerce to examine national security threats from China's development of silicon photonics

US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology
Asia|Australia|Political

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty

Indonesia and Australia have finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty
Election|News|Technology|US|World

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns

The United States on Monday accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates and targeting the American public with

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?

China will impose export controls on some antimony products from Sept. 15, it said on Thursday, citing national security, adding to measures imposed by Beijing since last year to curb

What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?
Business|Technology

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban

TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region

Top U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
Business|Technology|US

TikTok says court should reject DOJ secret filings in divestiture suit

TikTok and parent company ByteDance asked a U.S. appeals court on Monday to reject the Justice Department's bid to file part of its legal case in secret that

TikTok says court should reject DOJ secret filings in divestiture suit
Asia|Crime|News

South Korean military intel official arrested for allegedly leaking secrets, reportedly on spies

South Korea's Defense Ministry says a civilian employee in its military intelligence command has been arrested for allegedly leaking military secrets

South Korean military intel official arrested for allegedly leaking secrets, reportedly on spies
Asia|News|World

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China

Washington officials in Manila have announced $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact amid shared concerns over China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China
Crime|Economy|News|Technology|US

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections

Justice Department responds to TikTok lawsuit, argues algorithm could allow Chinese government to influence US elections
News|US

US DOJ asks court to reject TikTok challenge to crackdown law

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US DOJ asks court to reject TikTok challenge to crackdown law
News|US

Harris a 'key player' on national security issues US defense secretary says

U.S.

Harris a 'key player' on national security issues US defense secretary says
Asia|News

China details expanded law on state secrets, eyeing data security

China revealed details this week of a revised state secrets law that changes curbs on government officials' handling of confidential information, banning those

China details expanded law on state secrets, eyeing data security
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk

The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing

Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Former Trump defense secretary urges Biden to do more to stop Iran's threats on officials

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says it was time for the Biden administration “to do better than just playing defense” to Iranian threats on Trump administration officials

Former Trump defense secretary urges Biden to do more to stop Iran's threats on officials
US|World

Trump national security adviser calls on Taiwan to lift defense spending

A top national security adviser to Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Taiwan needs to boost its defense spending significantly

Trump national security adviser calls on Taiwan to lift defense spending
Crime|News|US

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face trial by court-martial

Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who has pleaded guilty in federal court to a massive leak of classified U.S. national security

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face trial by court-martial
Crime|News|US

Former White House official accused of acting as South Korea agent

A foreign policy specialist who once worked for the CIA and on the White House National Security Council (NSC) has been indicted on U.S. charges she worked as

Former White House official accused of acting as South Korea agent

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