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National Guard Soldiers And Border Patrol Agent Killed In Texas Helicopter Crash
In a tragic incident near Rio Grande City, Texas, a UH-72 Lakota helicopter assigned to the federal government’s border security mission crashed Friday, claiming the lives of Chief Warrant Officer…
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How TikTok became a US-China national security issue
DEPENDING on whom you ask, the short-form video platform TikTok is either a showcase for goofy dances and makeup tutorials or a sophisticated threat to US national security. Because TikTok…
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Hong Kong Unveils New National Security Law With Tough Penalties
Hong Kong on Friday introduced the draft bill of a new national security law that includes life sentences for major offences such as treason and insurrection. The homegrown legislation is…
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China Vows To ‘Safeguard’ National Security With New Laws At Conclave
China will adopt wide-ranging security laws in 2024 to “resolutely safeguard” its sovereignty, a top lawmaker vowed at a key legislative meeting Friday, as President Xi Jinping’s government seeks to…
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Chinese National Arrested In US For Stealing Google AI Technology
A Chinese software engineer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence technology from Google while secretly working for two Chinese companies, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said. Linwei Ding,…
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Swiss National Bank loses US$3.6 billion in 2023
THE Swiss National Bank (SNB) posted an annual loss of US$3.62 billion for 2023, the central bank said on Monday (Mar 4), as the switch to positive interest rates cost…
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Internal Strife Rocks Republican National Committee Over Trump’s Control
Donald Trump. File Photo AFP Tensions mount within the Republican National Committee (RNC) as member Henry Barbour pushes for neutrality amid Donald Trump’s bid to tighten his grip on the…
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National Australia Bank’s quarterly profit falls on higher costs
NATIONAL Australia Bank on Wednesday reported a 3 per cent drop in its first-quarter cash profit compared to the quarterly average of the second-half of fiscal 2023, hit by higher…
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Marcos-Duterte Spat: A Real-Life Philippine ‘Game Of Thrones’ Threatening National Divide
A domestic cold war is brewing in the Philippines as two of the country’s most powerful political clans clash in the public eye over local and foreign policies, and even…
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STI ends 1.2% higher on upbeat mood across region, ahead of national Budget
SINGAPORE shares soared on Thursday (Feb 15), as the upbeat mood across the region driven by domestic factors spilled over, ahead of the unveiling of its own national Budget on…
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Biden On TikTok: ‘Lol’ Or National Security Worry?
US President Joe Biden’s debut on TikTok has caused a stir — not least because the Chinese-owned social media platform is still officially considered a security risk by Washington. The…
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US Intends To Carry Out More Strikes On Iran-Backed Groups, Says National Security Advisor
KEY POINTS Jake Sullivan said the U.S. plans to carry out further strikes and additional action This is with the intention of continuing to send a clear message, Sullivan said…
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Can The US Erase The Burden Of Medical Debt? A National Wave Of Relief Emerges
In an era where medical debt appears as a formidable financial adversary, states across the U.S. are now making significant moves to address the issue head-on. While Connecticut strikes out…
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Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law
Hong Kong will create its own national security law “as soon as possible”, city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed…
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Indian National, 25, Gets 4 Years’ Jail, Caning For Molesting ‘Drunk’ British Student In Singapore
Indian national Erugula Eswara Reddy, who was in Singapore on a student pass, has been sentenced to four years’ jail and six strokes of the cane for molesting a 21-year-old…
