The Latest Breaking News from National Security

Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support"

The president and his national security team meet to discuss next steps.

Axios · May 11

Asim Munir's ceasefire claim on Operation Sindoor falls apart as US lobbying records contradict Pakistan

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir stated India sought US mediation for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. This claim contrasts with US lobbying records. These documents reveal Pakistan's extensive engagement with American officials during the same period. India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure.

The Times of India · May 11

US, China eye rebalancing economic ties during upcoming Trump-Xi talks

US President Donald Trump is set to embark on his three-day visit to China with the objective of rebalancing trade, safeguarding US economic strength and national security. Senior US officials said that topics expected between the two sides include continued work on a US-China Board of Trade and Board of…

The Times of India · May 11

White House calls Europe 'incubator' for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy

The fresh criticism of Europe comes just months after Trump's new national security strategy said the continent faced "civilisational erasure" due to immigration.

Euronews · May 7

Trump administration suddenly embraces AI oversight ideas it once rejected

After railing against Biden-era AI safety efforts, the Trump administration is now weighing its own frontier-model oversight as fears grow around cyber risks and national security.

Fortune · May 6

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran

The Guardian - UK · May 6

US and tech firms strike deal to review AI models for national security before public release

Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI products to be vetted for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risks

The Guardian - US · May 5

Federal regulator to ban all Chinese labs from vetting US-bound devices over national security concerns – major supply chain shakeup will affect 75 percent of devices sold in the US

Chinese labs are set to lose their FCC testing accreditation after a unanimous commission vote.

TechRadar · May 5

Trump administration blocks 30GW of wind power citing national security – Department of Defense obstructing negotiations, meetings, and sign-offs in attempt to stall the ‘worst form of energy’

Trump administration uses national security to justify stalling the development of 165 wind farms that could power 15 million homes

TechRadar · May 5

Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin

The Chinese-owned firm that operates the Port of Darwin isn’t happy about the federal government’s push to return it to an Australian owner. Now, the situation is escalating, with the stage set for an international legal showdown.

The Conversation · May 4