Security
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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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US Embassy Warns of Major Extremist Attack in Moscow as Security Forces Neutralize ISIS Cell Plotting Synagogue Attack
The U.S. embassy in Russia issued a warning regarding potential major extremist attack in Moscow, shortly after Russian security services claimed to have thwarted a planned attack on a synagogue.…
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UN Security Council Calls For Sudan Ramadan Ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council called Friday for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as conditions in the country continue to deteriorate. Fourteen…
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UN Security Council To Vote On Sudan Ramadan Ceasefire Call
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the beginning of Ramadan next week as conditions in the country…
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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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Ironclad Mobile Security: Cloaked Wireless Unveils Crypto-Enabled, Unlimited Anti-SIM Swap Plans
KEY POINTS Cloaked Wireless’ plans that range from $25 to $75 accept BTC payments The provider promises cutting-edge protection against SIM swap attacks CEO Jeremy Hill says the goal is…
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Bank of America clinches record number of patents with AI, information security in focus
BANK of America (BOA) secured a record 644 United States patents in 2023, up 13 per cent from the previous year, as the lender focused on information security, artificial intelligence…
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UN Security Council Meeting Raises Alarm On ‘Critical’ Haiti Situation
The UN Security Council expressed its concern over the deteriorating situation in violence-gripped Haiti on Wednesday, as Washington ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to secure a…
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Swiss Police Step Up Security After Stabbing Of Orthodox Jew
Swiss police stepped up security Sunday and protesters marched in Zurich after an Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in a possible anti-Semitic attack by a teenager. Demonstrators marched from the…
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Eliminating Silos In Agriculture: How An End-To-End Supply Chain Solution Enables Food Security And Sustainability
According to a National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) report, the number of agriculture farms in the U.S. stood at almost 2 million in 2022, making agriculture one of the largest…
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Massive Turnout In Moscow As Navalny’s Funeral Takes Place Amid Security Concerns
Thousands of Russians gathered on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday for the funeral of the late opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, in a ceremony marked by sorrow and stringent security…
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Singapore to tackle resilience, security risks with new law for digital infrastructure service providers
SINGAPORE intends to introduce a Digital Infrastructure Act to govern key digital infrastructure service providers, in order to address resilience and security risks. “Large cloud service providers and data centres…
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Security, Economy In Focus At Key China Meetings
China’s top officials hold an annual gathering next week, offering a rare window into the ruling Communist Party’s thinking as it tightens its grip in the face of dire economic…
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US Probes Security Risks Posed By Chinese Tech In Cars
US President Joe Biden announced an investigation Thursday into the national security risks posed by Chinese tech in cars, warning they could be used to collect sensitive data. He has…
