National security
Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji has urged the Parliament to ensure adequate funding for the country's security apparatus, warning that national defense efforts could be undermined if current budget shortfalls persist. Haji appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Foreign Relations
National security
As the only G7 member state without a foreign human intelligence service, Canada's government officials and academics have been debating whether to establish a domestic version of an American CIA or British MI6. However, this discussion has often been grounded in a false premise, with Canada already collecting
National security
Punjab Police's Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation announced the arrest of two individuals, Guzala and Yameen Mohamad, for allegedly leaking sensitive information to a Pakistani official stationed at the High Commission in Delhi. The investigation reveals a sophisticated espionage network, with Guzala confessing to sharing confidential information about
National security
The Indian government has granted Elon Musk's Starlink a crucial letter of intent to operate satcom services in the country, allowing the company to distribute its satellite internet services through partnerships with local telecom firms, including Jio and Bharti. The move marks a significant development in the country&
National security
Top Pakistani military and government officials led a secret briefing for leaders of major political parties on Sunday, sharing details on the country's security environment, armed forces' operational readiness, and diplomatic efforts. The session was convened in wake of escalating tensions with India, with the recent Pahalgam
National security
The US Justice Department made an emergency request to the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's freeze on plans to terminate work authorization and deportation protection for over 350,000 Venezuelans residing in the US. The request, filed by Solicitor General D. John Sauer, argues that an
Automobile industry
The US auto industry, a cornerstone of America's industrial power for over a century, is facing a critical challenge. President Trump's tariffs aim to protect it from foreign competition, but his domestic policies threaten to cut it off from innovation. This combination risks leaving US automakers
Cyberterrorism
Amid a growing number of sophisticated cybercrimes, the need for a safer cyber space and more proactive security methods has become increasingly urgent to protect national security and ensure a sustainable digital economy. Recent events have highlighted the alarming rate of cyber threats in Vietnam, with experts warning that well-organised,
International law
The Cyber Law Toolkit, a collaborative project involving six international institutions, has earned the Jus Gentium Award of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) for its innovative approach to guiding countries through complex questions of international law in cyberspace. This award recognizes the Toolkit's excellence in providing
Mineral deposits
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) has applauded the Executive Order issued by the US government to establish an expedited process for reviewing and approving permits for seabed mineral resources within the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito emphasized that this move is crucial
National security
Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting to address the country's national security and regional situation in light of the recent Pahalgam attack in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The committee expressed concern over the loss of
Hostages
U.S. officials have expressed concerns over the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, particularly after Hamas executed six hostages, including a U.S. citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. The incident has cast doubt on the feasibility of a hostage-release and ceasefire deal, with U.S. officials rethinking the way forward in
