Tag: Security law

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke aimed at Canberra, after Australia’s minister of defense urged its allies to work together to ensure the dispute over Taiwan does not turn into a war. … Read More >‘No external forces are allowed to intervene’ says Beijing, after Canberra calls on allies to work together for Taiwan peace

Categories Russia

Moscow prosecutors order suspension of jailed Alexey Navalny’s political operations ahead of possible ‘extremism’ court ruling

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Allies of opposition figure Alexey Navalny will be banned from holding rallies, appearing on state media or taking part in elections in Russia until a court determines whether the political group is an “extremist organization.” … Read More >Moscow prosecutors order suspension of jailed Alexey Navalny’s political operations ahead of possible ‘extremism’ court ruling

Categories Russia

Washington has been more naughty than nice: US set to be included on Russia’s new list of ‘unfriendly countries,’ Moscow reveals

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Moscow is putting together a list of unfriendly nations and the US is “obviously” going to be on it, the foreign ministry has revealed. The blacklist is in response to the recent unfriendly moves by the Americans and their allies . … Read More >Washington has been more naughty than nice: US set to be included on Russia’s new list of ‘unfriendly countries,’ Moscow reveals

Categories EU

‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules

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The European Commission has proposed regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through a risk-based rules framework that calls for heavy fines, partial bans on surveillance, and safeguards for high-risk applications. … Read More >‘A means, not an end’: EU proposes ‘human centric’ approach to AI regulation in draft rules

Categories Russia

‘US-backed coup plot’ involving assassination of Belarusian president, other officials foiled by Minsk & Moscow

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Several people, including two in Russia, have been arrested for allegedly plotting an armed insurrection against the Belarusian president. He claims that the US may have sanctioned the assassination attempt. … Read More >‘US-backed coup plot’ involving assassination of Belarusian president, other officials foiled by Minsk & Moscow

Categories Russia

Russia’s FSB security agency detains Ukrainian consul in St Petersburg, claims he was trying to collect ‘secret data’ from local

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Russia’s Federal Security Service has detained an official from the Ukrainian consulate in Saint Petersburg. The high-ranking diplomat was nabbed during a meeting with a Russian citizen who allegedly provided him with secret data. … Read More >Russia’s FSB security agency detains Ukrainian consul in St Petersburg, claims he was trying to collect ‘secret data’ from local

Categories Middle East

Iran’s security needs major overhaul after sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, top Tehran official admits

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An act of sabotage at the Natanz nuclear facility and earlier incidents reveal Iran’s exposure to security violations, an adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, calling for swift system changes. … Read More >Iran’s security needs major overhaul after sabotage at Natanz nuclear site, top Tehran official admits

Categories Latin America

Mexico puts 9 states on ALERT following theft of highly RADIOACTIVE material in truck robbery

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The Mexican government has issued a warning to nine states, including its capital, Mexico City, alerting them that a device capable of causing “fatal injuries” if handled improperly found its way into the hands of robbers. … Read More >Mexico puts 9 states on ALERT following theft of highly RADIOACTIVE material in truck robbery

Categories Russia

Russia gives elderly Crimean woman 12 years in prison for passing classified military secrets to Ukrainian intelligence

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A Russian court on the Crimean peninsula has sentenced a pensioner to 12 years behind bars for high treason after being found guilty of sending information about the country’s Black Sea fleet to Ukrainian military intelligence. … Read More >Russia gives elderly Crimean woman 12 years in prison for passing classified military secrets to Ukrainian intelligence

Categories Middle East

Iraqi Lawmakers Plan to Take ‘New Position’ Vis-à-vis US if Troop Withdrawal Agreement Not Reached

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Iraq’s parliament issued a resolution requesting the complete withdrawal of all foreign forces from their nation in the wake of the January 2020 US assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad. The Trump administration began drawing down forces in March 2020. The Biden administration has sought to freeze the withdrawal. … Read More >Iraqi Lawmakers Plan to Take ‘New Position’ Vis-à-vis US if Troop Withdrawal Agreement Not Reached