The Latest Breaking News from National Security

Duo acted like ‘shadow police’ in UK on behalf of China, court told

Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, are on trial at the Old Bailey on charges under the National Security Act.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Is Ayatollah Arafa Confirmed Dead? Mike Flynn Reportedly Claims Iran's New Interim Leader Already Killed

Former US national security adviser Mike Flynn claims Iran's interim supreme leader was killed in an Israeli strike, amid escalating Middle East tensions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

US-Israel strikes in Iran: IDF strikes presidential office, security council building in Tehran

Israel conducted overnight air strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building. These strikes follow earlier attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, prompting air defence activation. The conflict has widened, raising regional escalation concerns.

The Times of India · Mar 3

Flights from Australia to Middle East cancelled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India.

The Times of India · Feb 28

Twenty-year sentence for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai is a further blow for journalists feeling the heat of Beijing’s crackdown on press freedom

The sentencing of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 8 on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces prompted international outrage.

The Conversation · Feb 27

National security suspect, 30, ‘tasked with burning Ukrainian car’ by Russian website

Artsem Sadardzinau, 30, from Rutland in the East Midlands, is charged with conspiracy with others to commit arson to damage a vehicle by fire

The Independent UK · Feb 27

The Pentagon brands Anthropic CEO a ‘liar’ with a ‘God complex’ as deadline looms

The Department of War has given Anthropic until 5 p.m. Friday to remove restrictions on how the military can use its AI, or face being labeled a national security threat.

Fortune · Feb 27

Pentagon Moves to Force Anthropic AI Into Military Use or Blacklist It After Demands Rejection

The Pentagon is pressuring AI company Anthropic to adapt its chatbot Claude for military use, sparking a high-stakes standoff over AI ethics and national security.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

No surveillance, no lethal weapons: Anthropic just said 'No' to Pete Hegseth and Uncle Sam cannot keep calm

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has refused Pentagon contract terms pushed by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth that would allow unrestricted military use of its AI. The company insists on explicit bans on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons, arguing such uses threaten civil liberties and human…

The Times of India · Feb 27