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National Security

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House said on Friday it would accelerate the development and use of AI for national ‌security applications, while stressing that the technology should not be used to carry out unlawful surveillance.

06 Jun 2026-00:20
Netanyahu appoints new National Security Council chief

31 May 2026-21:10
“There will be no retreat,” Iranian official says amid US talks

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said the Islamic Republic “will not retreat” amid reports of a possible agreement between Tehran and Washington.

26 May 2026-10:14
Melting glaciers and rising heat: Why climate change is becoming a national security issue in Central Asia

Climate change is no longer viewed only as an environmental problem in Central Asia.

18 May 2026-23:20
UK border official and former Hong Kong police officer convicted of spying for China

A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted in London of spying for China after carrying out what prosecutors described as “shadow policing” operations targeting pro-democracy activists in Britain.

08 May 2026-10:42
Iran considers 2026 World Cup withdrawal amid security and political concerns

The Iranian government has placed the national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under review, citing significant security risks and geopolitical tensions.

21 Apr 2026-16:45
Philippines accuses Chinese fishers of cyanide use at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.

14 Apr 2026-09:00
Unexplained deaths and disappearances of NASA scientists spark security alarms

The mysterious death of NASA scientist Michael David Hicks has spotlighted a series of nine deaths or disappearances among US space and nuclear experts since 2023, raising national security concerns over the safety of researchers handling sensitive orbital and missile technologies.

08 Apr 2026-16:24
Iran says war-ending talks to begin in Pakistan on April 10

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said negotiations aimed at ending the war will begin in Pakistan on April 10.

08 Apr 2026-11:12
Senators ask Trump to declare BYD as a military-connected entity

Three Democratic senators have warned Donald Trump that allowing Chinese automakers to establish manufacturing plants in the United States could pose a “national security crisis”.

06 Apr 2026-21:43