Hong Kong's security net extends beyond arrests as small businesses pressured It’s been years since Hong Kong’s mass arrests of activists devastated its pro-democracy activism The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment Founded in 2006, LSD was the latest pro-democracy party to hold street protests amid national security crackdown. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2025
Hong Kong's Dragnet Widens 5 Years After National Security Law Jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong shrugged and shook his head after a Hong Kong court this month announced a fresh charge of breaching the city's national security law. International Business Times · Jun 27, 2025
DOGE's Cuts May Affect 'Defensive Capabilities' as US Straddles Defense Against Iran and Immigration: Ex-Security Official Federal workforce cuts under Trump's DOGE initiative are drawing sharp criticism from former national security officials who say the reductions have left the U.S. less prepared to manage fallout from rising tensions with Iran. Latin Times · Jun 26, 2025
Tory MP openly criticises Kemi Badenoch and challenges her to suspend him over national security row Prime minister Keir Starmer tells Conservative leader she will ‘never’ be PM The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
US Independence Day Event No Threat To Hong Kong Security: Consulate Chief The top American diplomat in Hong Kong defended US Independence Day celebrations as "perfectly normal" on Thursday after local education officials reportedly warned teachers and students to stay clear due to national security risks. International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025
Starmer criticises Badenoch as she claims PM is ‘irrelevant’ on world stage Kemi Badenoch launches volley of criticism at Sir Keir Starmer after attendance at Nato and G7. Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
The top US diplomat in Hong Kong criticizes China and the city for curtailing freedoms The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong has criticized policies by China and Hong Kong for eroding freedoms The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
US Steel buyout gives Trump a new power: What about future presidents? President Trump holds a veto power on specific matters and has the right to appoint an independent director as part of the Nippon Steel takeover. Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
Britain must ‘actively prepare’ for a war on home soil, major government review warns The new National Security Strategy has been published with a grim warning as international turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine continues The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
UK must be ‘clear-eyed and hard-edged’ about global threats, minister warns Pat McFadden warned of the challenge from ‘major powers like China’, and threats of new technologies as he set out the national security strategy. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
UK seeks ‘trade and investment relationship’ with China despite spying risk The Government’s China audit and national security strategy set out the approach to engagement with Beijing. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
BlackRock Bets Big On Defense Companies Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions: Palantir, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Among Stocks In Focus BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security. Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025
Starmer’s national security strategy to call for resilience across society It will look at a range of areas including border security, supply chains and safety in the online world. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 New biosecurity centre to tackle pandemics and animal disease gets £1bn funding The announcement is part of a new national security strategy.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 UK to spend 5% of GDP on security as wars rage in Europe and Middle East, says Starmer ahead of Nato summit The Prime Minister stressed Britain has been plunged into an ‘era of radical uncertainty’ by growing threats
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025 UK will commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 Keir Starmer says investment in national security will also deepen Britain’s commitment to Nato
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Starmer pledges to spend 5% of GDP on national security and defence by 2035 But Downing Street will not say how the new Nato commitment will be paid for
Latin Times · Jun 23, 2025 College Grad Now Heads Trump Admin's Terrorism Prevention Team Despite Lack of National Security Experience After graduating college, Thomas Fugate went from campaigning for Donald Trump to serving in a director-level role at the Department of Homeland Security.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025 The Guardian view on Palestine Action: if red paint is terrorism, what isn’t? Editorial: Labelling direct action as an act of terror criminalises dissent, chills speech and redefines nuisance as extremism under the banner of national security
The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2025 Militarized LA: troops here to stay as Trump doubles down on deployments Dust settles after impassioned protests but military presence unnerves California leaders – and threatens to inflame already tense situation
Euronews · Jun 22, 2025 US 'obliterates' Iranian main nuclear sites, Tehran declares 'war starts now' The US president was set to meet with his national security team on Saturday evening. He previously stated that he would delay a decision on US involvement in the conflict for up to two weeks.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025 Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong warns of persisting national security threats A top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has warned of persisting threats in the city as a China-imposed national security law approaches its fifth anniversary
TechRadar · Jun 20, 2025 Will DJI drones be banned in the US? DJI says the clock is ticking –and it urgently needs its fans to help An act passed by Congress means DJI drones could be banned in December 2025, unless a US national security agency conducts a review in time.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025 Hong Kong teachers allegedly told to avoid US Independence Day events Messages advise staff to also warn students off celebrations to avoid violating national security law