National Security
US State Department revokes more than 175,000 visas in crackdown
The U.S. State Department announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump. The revocations target individuals who committed crimes, violated visa terms, or endangered national security.
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash
Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.
UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the IRGC will be designated a national security threat, making support for the group a criminal offence. The move comes alongside new powers for authorities to tackle foreign interference and state-backed plots.
UK bans Iran's Revolutionary Guard and IMCR after Jewish site attacks
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that supporting the IRGC is now a criminal offense in the UK, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The decision follows a series of arson and vandalism attacks on British Jewish sites.
Labour accused of failing to enforce anti-espionage laws against China
Ministers are under fire after a high-profile spying trial against two men was abandoned, highlighting systemic failures in legal evidence and national security strategy.
New York Times journalists subpoenaed by DOJ over Air Force One leak report
Four New York Times reporters have been ordered to testify before a federal grand jury following their reporting on security vulnerabilities regarding the presidential aircraft.
Israel shares intelligence with US on new Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump
Israel has provided intelligence to the White House regarding a specific new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump amid rising regional tensions. This development has led to immediate strategic security adjustments for the President's travel.
Trump swaps gifted Qatari jet for old Air Force One amid Iran security doubts
President Trump has resumed using the traditional Air Force One following debate over the fast-tracked security upgrades on his gifted Qatari jet.
Beijing considering curbing overseas access to China's top AI models
Chinese officials are exploring potential restrictions on international access to advanced AI models to protect proprietary technology and national security. The proposed measures could impact the availability of models such as Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao.
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say
Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.
US warns Russia planning armed provocation on Polish soil to test Nato
US intelligence has cautioned the Polish government regarding potential Russian operations designed to test Nato's cohesion. Analysts suggest these plots aim to pressure Western allies into reducing military and financial support for Ukraine.