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thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 1 min. ago

Closely monitoring developments in Indo-Pacific; focusing on extended-range operational reach: IAF Chief A.P. Singh

Air Chief Marshal Singh says that IAF is ready and will be ready to safeguard India’s security; says Indo-Pacific has become central to global security

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 3 hrs. 59 min. ago

‘Will never be safe’: Houthis warn as Riyadh airport resumes flights

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has resumed flight operations following a significant security situation. The airport management has designated specific terminals for domestic and international flights, effective immediately. Meanwhile, the Houthi military spokesperson has reiterated threats against the airport, labeling it a military target.

Airlines such as Air India and Air India Express have suspended services to Saudi Arabia as a precaution.

scmp.com | 4 hrs. 19 min. ago

Gulf economies accelerate diversification as recession looms over Iran war

Before the outbreak of the war triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February, the Gulf monarchies were living the prosperity dream that was the envy of the world. Their hydrocarbon-fuelled economies were glitzy oases of growth, inoculated from the conflict in Gaza that had rocked other parts of the Middle East for several years.

Underpinned by decades-old US security guarantees and conflict mediation by billionaire sheikhs, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar cultivated...

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 8 min. ago

Theaterisation must reflect India’s security needs: Air Chief Marshal

The IAF chief added that future conflicts will be multi-domain by their very nature, and the three services will plan and operate together "far more closely than ever before."

livemint.com | 5 hrs. 11 min. ago

Aadhaar linked to your bank, demat account and SIM? Here's what UIDAI knows about you

Key facts about data security | Aadhaar is used for opening bank accounts, SIM verification, and PAN linking. Here’s what you need to know about the information UIDAI stores, how Aadhaar authentication works, whether your bank account is at risk, and what safeguards protect your personal data.

livemint.com | 7 hrs. 11 min. ago

Siang Dam: What is behind protest in Arunachal Pradesh against the 11,200 MW hydroelectric project? All you need to know

Clashes over the proposed Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh injured at least 40 security personnel, police said. Chief Minister Pema Khandu invited youth groups for talks as communities oppose survey work over displacement and environmental concerns.

nypost.com | 9 hrs. 10 min. ago

Despite Rob Bonta’s dastardly push to stop voter ID, there’s a simple way to get it passed

California is on the brink — of taking a simple step toward election security.

ft.com | 9 hrs. 30 min. ago

[$] Australia’s treasurer says middle powers should co-operate to avoid being hostage to geopolitics

Jim Chalmers argues economic security and bolstering supply chains would benefit consumers

nypost.com | 11 hrs. 45 min. ago

Low testosterone crisis in American men could lead to security threats, Trump admin warns

Adm Brian Christine says obesity, chronic disease and declining hormone levels are undermining military recruitment.

euronews.com | 13 hrs. 38 min. ago

Protests sweep across Europe from France to Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Violence in earlier protests prompted authorities to take additional security measures, with massive deployments of police and even soldiers observed across several European capitals.

abcnews.com | 14 hrs. 35 min. ago

Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against militants and denies recruiting Afghan fighters

Pakistan has urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government to take verifiable action against militants it says operate from Afghan territory, rejecting Kabul’s accusation that Islamabad was shifting blame for its own security failures

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 48 min. ago

Social security, welfare fund board pensions in Keralam to be distributed from October 26

The Keralam government has sanctioned ₹1,081 crore for the distribution of the social security pensions and the welfare fund board pensions

thehill.com | 14 hrs. 56 min. ago

China urges US Treasury to stop proposed restrictions on tech investments

Chinese officials called on the U.S. Saturday to reconsider its proposed rule seeking to further restrict American investments into its tech industry, saying the move would disrupt trade relations between the two countries. On Thursday, the Treasury Department proposed a rule expanding existing restrictions in the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) on hypersonic systems, quantum...

thehindu.com | 16 hrs. 30 min. ago

Police showcase weapons, security measures at Open House for students

nytimes.com | 16 hrs. 42 min. ago

[$] Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?

The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 23 min. ago

Kashmir IGP calls for action against overground workers, hybrid terrorists

Reviews security preparedness and policing measures; pushes for stronger intelligence gathering and close monitoring of emerging security challenges

marketwatch.com | 17 hrs. 37 min. ago

The Social Security Administration wants more babies signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ But there’s still a catch.

Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts

kyivpost.com | 17 hrs. 56 min. ago

Moscow Eyes European Security Overhaul in Talks With US Envoys

Following statements by Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Peskov confirming prospective trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian foreign policy analysts and lawmakers outlined maximalist objectives aimed at redrawing European security. Valdai Club analyst Stanislav Tkachenko and RIAC’s Dmitri Trenin noted that Moscow seeks a return to its December 2021 NATO pullback demands, asset unfreezing, sanctions relief, and expanded territorial claims, while projecting that fighting could continue into 2027.

euronews.com | 20 hrs. 1 min. ago

Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille

French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 23 min. ago

Police personnel urged to ensure peaceful conduct of nomination scrutiny process

Reviewing security arrangements, Nandyal SP directs officials and staff to maintain constant oversight to ensure strict adherence to the election code of conduct

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 24 min. ago

Jagan urges Sharmila to reconsider Bengaluru wedding venue over security concerns

YSRCP chief offers his Hyderabad residence as an alternative venue for niece Anjili’s wedding, citing privacy concerns at his Bengaluru home

theguardian.com | 20 hrs. 26 min. ago

Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data

Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaignersA banking lobby group has been accused of cherrypicking data and trying to mislead the British government by claiming a tax rise for banks at next week’s budget would leave London less competitive than rival financial hubs.UK Finance, which represents banks including Lloyds, JP Morgan and Revolut, commissions an annual report tallying up all the taxes shouldered by a large bank, including corporation tax, social security, VAT and bank-specific levies.

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dailymail.com | 20 hrs. 34 min. ago

Chancellor will announce £600million Budget package to defend against AI health and security risks

A new AI Centre of Excellence - in Manchester - is planned alongside AI investments in areas including Edinburgh.

kyivpost.com | 21 hrs. 38 min. ago

Technocracy Takeover

Such concentration of power leads to corruption, conflicts of interest in government procurement, political accountability issues, and national security vulnerabilities.

euronews.com | 21 hrs. 43 min. ago

Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers as nationwide protests raise fears of fresh violence

Demonstrations against rising living costs, military spending and government policies are taking place across Italy, with security tightened following violent clashes in Milan last weekend.

nytimes.com | 22 hrs. 19 min. ago

[$] U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.

thehindu.com | 22 hrs. 40 min. ago

Jamia protest: University shifts classes online to ensure ‘safety, security’ of students

Several students have been staging a hunger strike since October 12 demanding the restoration of student union elections that were last held in 2006

npr.org | 22 hrs. 56 min. ago

AI found the flaw. Hackers found the leak: The race to save 'PHP2SHELL'

AI discovered a vulnerability in part of the internet's architecture, called PHP2SHELL. Security researchers rushed to fix it, but news of the vulnerability leaked and hackers have swooped in.

koreatimes.co.kr | 23 hrs. 19 min. ago

US Treasury proposes expanding tech investment restrictions to N. Korea

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed expanding restrictions on American investments in sensitive technologies to include North Korea and several other countries, as Washington seeks to prevent adversaries from using U.S. capital to develop advanced military capabilities. The proposed regulations, detailed in a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Thursday, would expand the existing Outbound Investment Security Program, which currently covers China, including Hong Kong and Macau, to include North Korea, Russia, Iran and Cuba, according to the Treasury Department.

The proposal seeks to implement the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act, enacted in December last year as part of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Under the proposal, certain investments by U.S. persons involving covered foreign entities engaged in specified sensitive technologies would be prohibited, while other transactions would be subject to notification requirements.

The regulations would cover specified activities in key technology sectors, in

kyivpost.com | 23 hrs. 50 min. ago

Russian Border Strikes and EU EES Challenge Checkpoints

Speaking at a Prague security forum, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (DPSU) official Andrii Ivanskyi reported that deliberate Russian strikes on western crossing points with Moldova, Romania, and Poland since late August, alongside hybrid threats like cyber interference and bomb hoaxes, are complicating border logistics.

Concurrently, checkpoints are adapting to biometric delays from the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES).

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

[$] Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Effort to Prevent More Riots

About 70,000 police and security officers, mobilized ahead of mass protests, will try to avert the arson and looting that shocked the country last weekend.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Two APCOS employees face action for violating election code in Guntur

The employees have been identified as Manda Kishore Babu, a worker employed through APCOS in the malaria department of the GMC, and Shaik Ghouse Peera, an APCOS security guard working in the corporation

al-monitor.com | 1 days ago

Jordan tightens security after deadly church attack kills eight

By AbdelHadi RamahiHAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Security was stepped up at malls, foreign embassies and other locations across Jordan, the US embassy in Amman said on Saturday, as authorities searched for gunmen who killed eight people and wounded 40 in a church attack.The assailants fired for several minutes in broad daylight during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate on Friday, in what Jordanian authorities described as an act of extremist terrorism.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

livemint.com | 1 days ago

Gratuity calculator: Check money you will receive on ₹50,000 vs ₹1 lakh vs ₹1.5 lakh salary after 10 years of service?

Calculate gratuity after 10 years of service on ₹50,000, ₹1 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh monthly wages. Understand the gratuity formula, estimated payouts, eligibility rules and payment deadlines under the Code on Social Security, 2020, before planning your finances.

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Zelensky Lays Out Ukraine’s Conditions for Lasting Peace

Zelensky outlines Ukraine’s conditions for lasting peace, calling for a powerful army backed by at least 10 years of international funding, firm US and European security guarantees, and a ceasefire before broader negotiations. He also warns of delayed Patriot deliveries and persistent Starlink restrictions while proposing trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

dailymail.com | 1 days ago

John Healey must once again grasp that national security is paramount, ALEX BRUMMER says

Britain has tumbled down the Nato league table of military spenders. The US outlays ten times more than the UK and treasures rather than waves goodbye to suppliers with the best tech.

news.sky.com | 1 days ago

UK pledges £600m to defend against AI health and security threats

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

ft.com | 1 days ago

[$] Pegasus spyware founder urges governments to trust his tech and ditch US AI

Former NSO Group boss Shalev Hulio seeks to reinvent himself as a champion of sovereign AI and national security

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Pentagon designates China-backed campus cultural centers a threat to US national security

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth alleges Confucius Institutes operating in disguise on US university campusesThe ⁠US defense department has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses ⁠known as Confucius ⁠Institutes ​as a threat to US national security, defense secretary Pete ⁠Hegseth said on Friday.Washington has long accused Confucius Institutes of being Chinese propaganda ⁠tools and has taken steps to ​crack down on them.

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dailymail.com | 1 days ago

GUY ADAMS: Will fanatical Palestine supporter Sarah Helm tweet her husband - and Burnham's senior security adviser - Jonathan Powell out of a job?

Jonathan Powell remains one of the most powerful men in Britain as the Prime Minister's National Security Adviser. Yet, his domestic affairs are, once more, making work for No 10's press office.