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Urgent call for enhanced space rules and US-China-Russia diplomatic reset

Ambassador Holliday called for the re-establishment of robust diplomatic networks to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts in space.

Victory for Trump in the US presidential election

Donald Trump will return to the White House as America’s 47th president after victory in one of the most bitterly contested elections in the history of the United States. Trump was also on track to win the national popular vote,…

North Korea sends 3,000 troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine.

Up to 3,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, according to the United States government.US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said it would be “very, very serious” if the North Koreans were preparing to…

Synack’s army of ethical hackers bolsters corporate security, US election systems

We have just over 1,600 fully vetted freelance ethical hackers in the community from over a hundred countries around the world.

US seeks stronger ties in Africa amid Russian, Chinese influence

The U.S. was forced to pull its 1,000 troops and critical counterterrorism and drone base from Niger and is now courting other West African nations that are interested in working with the U.S. and may be open to an expanded American presence.

Seoul and Washington to hold high-level talks after North Korea unveils nuclear drone arsenal

Defence chiefs from the US and South Korea are set to hold high level talks about the nuclear missile threat from North Korea, it has been announced. The fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) is…

US prepares for threat of joint Chinese, Russian and North Korean nuclear strike

The United States is making plans to counter the growing possibility of a joint Chinese, Russian and North Korean nuclear strike, according to a classified Pentagon document. In March, Joe Biden, the US president, secretly approved a significant change to…

Jordan questions citizenship of man accused of anti-Israel U.S. attacks

The Jordanian citizenship of the Florida resident charged with attacking a solar farm is under scrutiny following reports from several Arab-language outlets claiming he is not a Jordanian citizen. National Security News (NSN) has uncovered social media posts from the…

US-Russia prisoner exchange not a path for Putin dialogue, says ex-US National Security advisor

There will be no re-opening of diplomatic relations between Russia and the West in the wake of the historic prison exchange, according to a former US National Security advisor.

Ex-Mandela Guard: Questions on Trump security ‘Dominating the High Ground,’ but too early to judge

A lot of facts are going to emerge over time, and hopefully, we will understand why this seemingly unprotected rooftop was not covered by some form of security.