The Latest Breaking News from National Security

SC notice to centre over 4PM editor-in-chief’s plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the centre on a plea filed by Sanjay Sharma against the blocking of his YouTube channel 4PM on purported grounds of national security and public order, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · May 5, 2025

Rights groups condemn arrest of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s father and brother

Arrests are the first case of the city’s national security law being used to target the relatives of pro-democracy campaigners

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

After its landslide win, Labor should have courage and confidence on security – and our alliance with the US

The re-election of the Albanese Labor government by such a wide margin should not mean “business as usual” for Australia’s security policy.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Zbig: a bracing life of Carter’s abrasive national security adviser

Zbigniew Brzezinski, the Polish-born rival of Kissinger, is the subject of a highly readable biography by Edward Luce

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025

Father of US-based pro-democracy activist reportedly arrested by Hong Kong police

This is the first time the city’s national security law has been used to prosecute a family member of an ‘absconder’

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Hafta 535: World Press Freedom Day, aftermath of Pahalgam attack

In a special episode for Press Freedom Day, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by historian and author Ramachandra Guha. The panel begins with a discussion on the history of press freedom in India. Ram reflects on the similarities and differences between 1975’s Emergency…

Newslaundry · May 3, 2025

Mike Waltz Had His Choice of Jobs Before Deciding on U.N. Ambassador After Cabinet Departure: Report

100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was given a choice over what his new role would be.

Latin Times · May 2, 2025

Stephen Miller ‘top contender’ to become new National Security Adviser

Stephen Miller, the architect behind some of the Trump administration’s most aggressive immigration policies, is in line to replace ousted Mike Waltz

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

JD Vance Says Mike Waltz Was Not Fired Over Signalgate And Trump Believes He Will Do a 'Better Job' As UN Ambassador

Vice President JD Vance rejected the notion that former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was removed from his post over Signalgate, arguing it could also be seen as a promotion

Latin Times · May 2, 2025

How ‘Little Marco’ found Trump’s favor and became the ‘Secretary of Everything’ with four jobs

Marco Rubio once accused Trump of never working a day in his life. Now he has more jobs than anyone in government. Ethics watchdogs call his multiple roles ‘uniquely concerning,’ Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025