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Taiwan tightens security laws to counter rising Chinese espionage threat
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) submitted draft revisions to Paragraph 1, Article 13 of the act, designed to strengthen the loyalty and accountability of military officers, educators, and government officials. The proposed amendment calls for
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Pakistan: KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour ban amid food security c
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour restrictions, citing supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and food security risks. The province relies on Punjab for most of its wheat, while Sindh also faces halted seed supplies, sparking political tensions between PPP and PML-N over farmers' rig
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Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7 mil
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a week-long anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7 million children amid security threats, Dawn reported. The campaign, split into two phases, will involve 27,000 teams with 40,000 security personnel, following 15 polio cases in the province this year
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China's silent war on West: Undersea cables, TikTok, and technological tak
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
China is quietly gaining control over global communications through undersea cables and data centers, posing security risks to the West. TikTok is also accused of collecting user data for Beijing. Experts warn the West must act quickly to protect its technology and privacy.
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US judge orders Trump administration to restore funding database after law
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A US judge ruled the Trump administration broke the law by removing a website showing federal fund distribution. He ordered it restored, rejecting claims of national security risks. The site's removal violated laws on transparency, according to watchdog groups and lawmakers, The Hill reporte
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Taiwan's intelligence agency warns of major security risks in Chinese apps
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The inspections carried out by Taiwan's primary intelligence agency on five Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud, revealed significant breaches of users' communication security across various criteria.
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Putin warns Afghanistan's instability poses serious threat to CSTO member
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that instability in Afghanistan poses serious security risks to CSTO nations. He urged stronger coordination among members to prevent terrorist infiltration and stressed the need for international cooperation to support an inclusive Afghan government,
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U.S. lawmakers urge sanctions probe into Chinese firms aiding Iran
Updated : 9 months ago IST
US lawmakers have urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to investigate six Chinese companies accused of helping Iran bypass sanctions. They say these firms pose national security risks by supporting Iran's military and energy sectors, indirectly funding hostile actions through billions in US
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US Lawmakers reintroduce drones for First Responders Act to counter Chines
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the Drones for First Responders Act to reduce reliance on Chinese-made drones, citing national security risks. The bill supports American drone manufacturing and aims to equip first responders with secure, U.S.-made technology. Lawmakers warn Chinese drones pose s
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Trump suspends entry of new international students enrolled at Harvard, ci
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended the entry of foreign students to Harvard University, citing national security risks. The proclamation accuses Harvard of failing to share information on foreign student misconduct and having ties to foreign governments, including China. The suspensio
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US lawmakers urge AI Safety Institute to counter China's growing AI Threat
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US lawmakers urge expanding AI Safety Institute's role to address China's AI advancements, focusing on national security risks like data theft and technology manipulation. They emphasize a strong government strategy to maintain US AI leadership and call for collaboration to prepare for evolv
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Pawan Kalyan raises alarm over Rohingya influx, security risks in Andhra P
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan expressed concern about Rohingyas coming to the state, affecting local jobs and security. He urged authorities to prioritise employment for locals and stressed police vigilance after a threat at Kakinada Port and past bomb incidents in the region.
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