Morrison, Dutton go hard on national security - but will it have any effect on the election? Elections held in the shadow of war or overarching national security concerns tend to favour incumbents. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022
Blinken to Address US National Security Strategy Related to China in Coming Weeks Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he will address in the coming weeks a US national security strategy to deal with the emergence of China as a great power. "I will have an opportunity I think, very soon in the coming weeks to speak publicly and in some… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022
China's Huawei's 2021 R&D Spend Beat America's Big Tech - Read by How Much Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co almost doubled its R&D budget over the past half-decade to $22.1 billion in 2021, Bloomberg reports. The R&D budget was equivalent to 22.4% of Huawei's sales in 2021, nearly double Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Google-owner Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) proportions and more than triple iPhone-maker Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL). Only Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) came close… Benzinga · Apr 26, 2022
Blinken to address U.S. national security strategy related to China in coming weeks Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he will address in the coming weeks a U.S. national security strategy to deal with the emergence of China as a great power. Reuters · Apr 26, 2022
‘Climate of fear’: Hong Kong press club suspends press awards The Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club is the latest organisation to self-censor under the national security law. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2022
Analysis: The Senate’s treaty oversight has atrophied just as it’s needed most WASHINGTON — Pressing national security concerns stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Iran’s nuclear development are highlighting anew just how much the Senate has allowed its capacity to oversee treaties and international agreements to deteriorate. Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022
Morrison silent on ‘red line’ for China as Labor continues attack over handling of the Pacific Coalition wants focus on the economy but prime minister remains mired in fallout over Solomon Islands The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022
Federal election: Major parties target northern Australia as national security dominates campaign—as it happened National security continues to be a key election issue as both major parties target the north of the country in the third week of campaigning. ABC News · Apr 25, 2022
MPs frustrated as national security adviser quizzed over Nowzad evacuation Sir Stephen Lovegrove was accused of giving evidence ‘opposite’ to that supplied by top civil servant Sir Philip Barton. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
The Senate's treaty oversight has atrophied just as it's needed most - Roll Call ANALYSIS – The partisan divide on foreign policy has allowed presidents to gain more control over international treaties and agreements. Roll Call · Apr 25, 2022
Hong Kong’s human rights press awards scrapped over security law fears Foreign Correspondent’s Club’s decision sparks outrage from journalists and resignations from press freedom committee The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
Australia defends handling of China-Solomons deal; makes tax pledge ahead of polls Australia's government on Sunday defended its response to China's courtship of nearby Solomon Islands which culminated in a security pact, ahead of a general election next month where it had hoped to highlight its national security credentials. Reuters · Apr 24, 2022
Doval to lead first international intel chiefs meet in Delhi 20 nations to participate in conference just ahead of MEA’s Raisina Dialogue The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022
YouTube Blocks Account of Hong Kong’s Sole Leadership Candidate John Lee was among a group of 11 top Hong Kong and Chinese government officials sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, including current Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, for curtailing political freedoms under Beijing’s national security law. The News Lens · Apr 22, 2022
Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022 Google, Facebook Restrict Social Media Presence Of Hong Kong's Leadership Candidate Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) have restricted the social media presence of former Hong Kong security chief John Lee due to U.S. sanctions, the Financial Times reports. Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube suspended Lee’s campaign channel, while Meta’s Facebook and Instagram banned payment services by the former official despite…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022 Israel Criticizes Biden's 'Tolerance' with Iran Officials in Tel Aviv condemned the US silence over Tehran's procrastination, accusing the administration of President Joe Bide of delaying the deadline on the nuclear talks. Israeli sources said that the US, through its National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, had set a deadline for the talks last December. Sullivan said…
Birmingham Post · Apr 21, 2022 US congressmen call for Chinese takeover of Welsh tech firm Newport Wafer Fab to be overturned on security grounds Nine congressmen have raised concerns with President Joe Biden over the takeover of microchip plant Newport Wafer Fab
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022 Biden Hosts Military Chiefs as Ukraine Crisis Intensifies US President Joe Biden convened US military leaders on Wednesday in an annual White House gathering taking on special significance as the war in Ukraine enters a risky new phase and Washington plans more weapons assistance. A "variety of topics" were set to be discussed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin,…
Newslaundry · Sep 4, 2019 Vivek Doval denies Caravan reporter got in touch with him before publishing ‘The D-Companies’ article The cross-examination of Vivek Doval—son of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval—came to an end today at the Rouse Avenue District Court House Complex.