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Israeli protesters crashed an event featuring far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir in Tel Aviv. Demonstrators chanted ... Show more
Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests": Trump is easing up on Russia just as a bipartisan chorus calls on him to do the exact opposite.
axios.com/2026/10/17/trump-russia-sanctions
Key FactsTrump waives Russia sanctions and tariffs before implementation
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Trump cited US national interests when waiving the measures days before their scheduled implementation under last month’s law.
- The law provided tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil or gas.
- China opposed the bill’s asserted extraterritorial reach, while India warned new tariffs could affect bilateral relations.
- Democrat Don Beyer condemned the waiver, while Putin’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev described it as historic.
Trump’s latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation designed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression.— Don Beyer, U.S. Representative (D‑Va.), commenting on Trump's waiver of Russia-related sanctions.
Israeli Bedouin infiltrated IDF as spy for Gaza terror group linked to Bibas murders
ynetnews.com/article/hyut7vpigx
FBI arrests OpenAI employee accused of planting hidden recording device in conference room
techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/fbi-arrests-openai-employee-accused-of-planting-hidden-recording-device-in-conference-room/
China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing ‘national security’
thehindu.com/news/international/china-imposes-export-controls-on-tunnel-boring-machines-sought-by-india-citing-national-security/article71602536.ece
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BBC Oct 16
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife: Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crn4el88y7p2o
Federal judge indefinitely reverses White House ban on national news organizations in victory for press
ms.now/news/trump-white-house-media-ban-judge-ruling-ms-now-cnn-politico
Key FactsJudge restores White House access for three outlets
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ms.now
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ms.now
- On Tuesday night, Judge Timothy Kelly indefinitely restored White House access for MS NOW, CNN and Politico.
- Kelly found the ban likely violated the Fifth Amendment’s due-process protections and the First Amendment through retaliation and viewpoint discrimination.
- He also rejected the administration’s national-security argument, citing a lack of evidence that security concerns justified the ban.
- The White House announced an appeal Wednesday, while the Justice Department declined to comment.
"The record is clear that President Trump made the decision at issue," Kelly wrote. "And his announcement of the ban and later remarks explaining the reason for it make this a straightforward conclusion: President Trump likely banned Plaintiffs from the White House because he believes that their reporting is generally inaccurate and biased against him."— U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, explaining in his ruling that Trump likely banned the plaintiffs because he believed their reporting was generally inaccurate and biased against him.
Farage to pledge to suspend asylum system for five years: Under the plans, all asylum tribunals, legal refugee routes and resettlement schemes will be scrapped.
kentonline.co.uk/news/national/farage-to-pledge-to-suspend-asylum-system-for-five-years-172805/
Trump Gives Putin an 'Economic Lifeline,' Waives Sanctions on Russia: "These waivers have nothing to do with our national security, and everything to do with ...
commondreams.org/news/trump-russia-sanctions-waiver
Dailynewsegypt Oct 15
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says Egypt will not accept any threat to Saudi Arabia’s security or borders, or to the security of the Red Sea ... Show more
BeyondTrust patches zero-day exploited in attacks since August: BeyondTrust warned customers on Thursday to patch a critical flaw in its Remote Support (RS) that ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beyondtrust-patches-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-since-august/
Ethiopian cargo plane barred from Israel over Indonesian pilot, forced to turn back midair
ynetnews.com/article/hkggqbjsgl
Finland blocks six foreign property purchases: Finland’s Defence Ministry has rejected six applications by buyers from outside the EU and EEA to acquire ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29363-finland-blocks-six-foreign-property-purchases.html
UK facing ‘new era of national security’ with most foreign threats since Cold War, MI5 chief warns
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mi5-uk-national-security-russia-iran-ken-mccallum-b3065833.html
OpinionThe Case for Economic Espionage: America Should Spy On Foreign Companies to Help Its Own
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/case-economic-espionage-david-cohen
Nato’s top military commander tells Putin: We will destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack us
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nato-putin-security-trump-war-b3065010.html
Is Farage right to shut down the entire asylum system? VOTE NOW: REFORM'S Nigel Farage has pledged to shut down the entire asylum system if his ...
thesun.co.uk/news/40655271/farage-right-to-shut-down-asylum-system/
Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/britons-kept-in-dark-scale-of-climate-crisis-first-of-its-kind-emergency-briefing
President Sisi, in his speech commemorating the victory in the October 1973 War: “I assure you that the Egyptian Armed Forces stand ... Show more
Kash Patel Put a Ring on Girlfriend With SWAT Protection: The FBI has defended providing security for country singer and now fiancée Alexis Wilkins.
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kash-patel-alexis-wilkins-wedding.html
Key FactsFBI Director Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins Announce Engagement
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- In a black-and-white photo, 27-year-old Wilkins displayed her ring; Patel is 46.
- The couple had been dating before Patel became FBI director in 2025, when Wilkins attended his swearing-in.
- As a country singer, Wilkins released her debut album in 2023 and was affiliated with conservative groups.
- Patel was criticized for using an FBI aircraft to attend a State College wrestling event without a known or apparent law-enforcement purpose.
Went and got the law involved.— Alexis Wilkins said in a caption accompanying a photo posted to X announcing their engagement.
Greens back call by MP for nature loss to be treated as national security threat: Delegates have backed a motion calling for nature loss and biodiversity decline ...
dissexpress.co.uk/news/greens-back-call-by-mp-for-nature-loss-to-be-treated-as-nati-9485812/
Iran's top security official warns of dire economic crisis as war drags on: The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the US ...
business-standard.com/world-news/iran-s-top-security-official-warns-of-dire-economic-crisis-as-war-drags-on-126100500065_1.html
Rubio Calls Greece a ‘Pillar of Stability,’ Highlights LNG Hub Role as Athens Signals Naval Help in Strait of Hormuz
greekreporter.com/2026/10/07/rubio-greece-usa-lng-hormuz-strategic-dialogue/
OpinionFailed polygraph played role in the loss of Trump ally Kurt Olsen’s security clearance, sources say
reuters.com/legal/government/failed-polygraph-played-role-loss-trump-ally-kurt-olsens-security-clearance-2026-10-07/
Tiananmen vigil organiser Chow Hang-tung files appeal against subversion sentence
hongkongfp.com/2026/10/07/tiananmen-vigil-organiser-chow-hang-tung-files-appeal-against-subversion-sentence/
Iran International Oct 05
Iran security chief warns next enemy mistake could open new fronts: Iran security chief warns next enemy mistake could open new fronts
iranintl.com/en/202610059251
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 75: Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced, an independent journalist arrested for sedition ...
hongkongfp.com/2026/10/05/explainer-hong-kongs-national-security-crackdown-month-75/
Iran International Oct 03
Smartwatches on Iran's security chiefs spark row within the inner circle: Senior Iranian military and security officials have been photographed wearing ...
iranintl.com/en/202610027377
MP calls for nature loss to be treated as a national security threat: An MP is calling for nature loss and biodiversity decline to be given the same statutory ...
dissexpress.co.uk/news/mp-calls-for-nature-loss-to-be-treated-as-a-national-securit-9485433/
Ethiopia expels 10 Eritrea diplomats as 'threat to national security'
Ethiopia expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats on Thursday ... Show more
Ethiopia expels 10 Eritrea diplomats as 'threat to national security' - Africa - World
Ethiopia expels 10 Eritrea diplomats as 'threat to national security' - Africa - World
Terror at 34,000ft: How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-plane-hijack-flight-fz1073-b3060343.html
Times of Oman Sep 30
His Majesty the Sultan gives an audience at Al Barakah Palace to the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates. His Majesty the Sultan receives the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Advisor
Iran International Sep 30
Two Iranians hanged after being detained in January protests: Iran executed two men on Wednesday after they took part in demonstrations in the northeastern city ...
iranintl.com/en/202609300853
CNA Sep 30
Flydubai 'terrorist' wanted to crash plane, kill Israelis: Security minister: The captain and co-pilot of the flydubai plane were found to have injuries and ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/flydubai-plane-diverted-israel-saudi-pilot-fight-6421401
Israeli Officials Say Diverted Flydubai Incident May Be Attempted 'Terror Attack'
huffpost.com/entry/emergency-landing-saudi-arabia-israel_n_6abcbd09e4b02a789b318e7a
During a visit to an Israeli prison, far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood behind armed guards and told Palestinian prisoner ... Show more
Key FactsBen-Gvir Threatens Palestinian Prisoner in Cell
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: palestinechronicle.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: palestinechronicle.com
- The published video shows Ben-Gvir confronting the handcuffed prisoner inside his cell.
- Salameh, from Gaza, is serving multiple life sentences after an Israeli conviction over attacks during the 1990s.
- Palestinian prisoner organizations condemned the video as incitement and warned about dangers to Salameh’s safety and detention conditions.
- Ben-Gvir said he would pursue executions and relocation he describes as voluntary if appointed defense minister; Israel’s Knesset election is scheduled for October 27.
I want to kill you. I want to execute you.— Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli National Security Minister; shown threatening Palestinian prisoner Hassan Salameh in his cell in a video published by Ben-Gvir.
🚨Police have shared ages and nationalities of the men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after three "suspicious vehicles" were seen ... Show more
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/worth-checking-eligibility-uk-blue-11097142?
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/worth-checking-eligibility-uk-blue-11097142?
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/nation/trump-administration-media-outlets-banned/
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-latest-putin-attack-uk-nato-europe-b3057463.html
Key FactsRussian drone strike on Kyiv academy kills at least two
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Emergency officials confirmed two deaths; one body was recovered from the rubble later Monday evening.
- Early Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions across Kyiv; debris fell in one courtyard, while a building burned elsewhere.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian drones killed at least nine people nationwide Monday and wounded more than 80.
- Zelenskyy said 90 of 120 drones launched Monday were jet-powered, with a 57 percent interception rate for this type.
Russia is deliberately expanding the boundaries of what it believes the world will tolerate.— Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine; in a statement urging allies to provide more air defences.
Trump says US has reached an agreement to take permanent control of Greenland’s security
the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-us-greenland-denmark-deal-b3052755.html
Key FactsTrump says Greenland deal expands US military access
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The agreement falls short of Trump’s long-standing goal of acquiring Greenland for the United States.
- A US official said non-NATO countries could not build bases; sensitive investments would be limited to the US and its allies.
- According to an anonymous US official, the deal grants permanent access, basing and overflight rights, including after Greenlandic independence.
- It remained unclear whether new US bases would be built; Denmark said the agreement would strengthen regional security.
At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America, Trump wrote.— Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post about the Greenland deal
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Sunday posted a video of himself berating Hassan Salamah, a Hamas terrorist jailed for orchestrating a pair of ... Show more
'I want to kill you': Ben Gvir films himself berating terrorist behind deadly 1996 bus bombings | The Times of Israel
'I want to kill you': Ben Gvir films himself berating terrorist behind deadly 1996 bus bombings | The Times of Israel
Hong Kong 47: Ex-district councillor says he has ‘no regrets’ after release from prison
hongkongfp.com/2026/09/25/hong-kong-47-ex-district-councillor-says-he-has-no-regrets-after-release-from-prison/
OpinionFaslane submarine docks to be reserved for British shipyards: Three new floating docks for Faslane will be built in Britain, with the work competed under a ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/faslane-submarine-docks-to-be-reserved-for-british-shipyards/
'You Cannot Be Asking Me That!': Trump’s AG Goes Nuclear On Live TV Over Press Ban
huffpost.com/entry/todd-blanche-clashes-abc-host-trump-press-ban_n_6ab93c44e4b0d1543f549863
aka.ms Sep 28
🏛️ The debate over press freedom and national security is intensifying. Attorney General Todd Blanche argued that what the administration views as “one-sided” ... Show more
Milwaukee Brewers end the Dodgers’ quest for a third straight title, sweeping LA to earn a trip to the World Series
Milwaukee Brewers end the Dodgers’ quest for a third straight title, sweeping LA to earn a trip to the World Series
Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex: Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.
bbc.com/news/articles/cqdj4pez00dzo
Key FactsTrump describes planned arch as military complex
Sep 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The planned 250-foot arch is proposed for a circle beside Memorial Bridge, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- Trump said he approved the conversion following a strong request from the military.
- Plans include numerous drones, snipers on the roof and plaza, and large quantities of stored sniper ammunition.
- A separate golf-course reconstruction in East Potomac Park could significantly reduce public access to running and biking paths.
into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage.— Donald Trump; in a social media post, said he had agreed, at the military's 'strong request,' to convert the planned 250-foot-tall memorial arch into a top-grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch.
The Aviationist Sep 27
‘Major Incident’ Near RAF Fairford After Arrests Made Under Explosives Act: After U.S. forces at RAF Fairford rapidly stepped up security precautions yesterday ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/27/major-incident-raf-fairford/
Key FactsFive men arrested after incident near RAF Fairford
Sep 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gloucestershirelive.co.uk
- Police received reports around 00:45 BST on September 27 about three suspicious vehicles apparently heading toward the base.
- The five men were arrested under the Explosives Act and then additionally on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
- A 400-metre cordon remained in place while an Army bomb-disposal unit examined the vehicles.
- Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation, while no terrorist incident had officially been declared.
"It was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job. We had them under observation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort, and working with the British worked out great."— Donald Trump; remarks about the RAF Fairford incident, praising the UK police response and claiming the suspects were under investigation and 'looking to do big damage'
Climate change is an urgent national security issue, says Doncaster North MP and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband
How National Security Became Central to Trump’s D.C. Construction Projects: The President’s new plan for a militarized triumphal arch echoes the ...
time.com/article/2026/09/20/why-trumps-building-projects-national-security/
JD Vance Planted the Story That Sparked White House Media Ban: The White House says a media ban is needed to protect national security. But one of the stories it ...
newrepublic.com/post/215799/jd-vance-planted-story-sparked-white-house-media-ban
🟡 NEW: Republican Senator Todd Young is pressing the White House for more AI oversight, asking for formal discussions between the National Security Council and ... Show more
Justice Department says president can shut out reporters from the White House at his will, for national security
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/22/politics/trump-admin-responds-press-lawsuit-white-house-access
Iran International Sep 23
Rezaei says US given 4-5 days to meet Iran's conditions: Rezaei says US given 4-5 days to meet Iran's conditions
iranintl.com/en/202609232371
Top Oversight Dem Opens Investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian Oligarch-Funded Wedding
propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-umar-kremlev-payments-investigation
OpinionFive UK nationals held in RAF Fairford terror investigation: Five UK nationals arrested after three suspicious vehicles were reported travelling towards RAF ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/five-uk-nationals-held-in-raf-fairford-terror-investigation/
Questioning Hong Kong’s lack of a banned book list is ‘soft resistance’ – outgoing nat. security police chief
hongkongfp.com/2026/09/25/questioning-hong-kongs-lack-of-a-banned-book-list-is-soft-resistance-outgoing-nat-security-police-chief/
Trump gets a Greenland deal: But the island is still a part of Denmark.
vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/503593/trump-greenland-denmark-security-deal
Reporters are still blocked from the White House after judge’s order to restore their access
pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/24/judge-white-house-access-cnn-ms-now-politico/
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
ctvnews.ca/world/article/judge-orders-white-house-to-restore-access-to-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-reporters-still-blocked/
Key FactsCNN, MS NOW and Politico Return to White House
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twincities.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twincities.com
- A federal judge ordered immediate restoration of access; the administration said reactivating badges took more than two hours.
- CNN and MS NOW regained White House entry but were denied access to Xi Jinping’s arrival at the state dinner.
- Judge Timothy Kelly called the stated reporting standards vague and rejected the administration’s national-security argument.
- The order expires after two weeks; both sides must file arguments by October 5 on a longer-lasting injunction.
immediately return, reinstate, and restore the three outlets' access.— U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, in his order lifting the ban, directed the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate, and restore' the three outlets' access.
Judge orders Trump White House to restore CNN, MS Now, Politico access: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s national security claims and ordered ...
newschannel5.com/politics/the-president/judge-orders-trump-white-house-to-restore-cnn-ms-now-politico-access
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark: The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dr74g32g8go
The Space Coast Rocket Sep 21
President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday defending his administration's actions against the press, just hours after three national news outlets sued ... Show more
Key FactsCNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over White House ban
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico jointly filed suit Monday, two days after reporters were barred and their entry badges were deactivated.
- The lawsuit calls the access ban, based on coverage content, a First Amendment violation and requests a temporary restraining order.
- CNN was removed from TV pool coverage of Trump's scheduled trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly; other networks suspended it.
- The AP joined The Washington Post, The New York Times and other organizations in not publishing photographs of presidential events Monday.
Judge says Trump did not follow ‘process’ with White House press ban but keeps CNN, MS NOW in limbo
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-media-ban-court-hearing-judge-tim-kelly-b3055337.html
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, says Tehran has conveyed its conditions ... Show more
Judge blocks Trump's ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restored
ctvnews.ca/world/article/judge-blocks-trumps-ban-and-says-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-must-have-white-house-access-restored/
Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
newschannel5.com/us-news/trump-says-his-planned-arch-would-become-a-military-complex-able-to-host-drones-and-snipers
Tehran Times Sep 23
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council: “Trump himself has realized that he is a criminal, and that neither he nor Netanyahu will survive.”
Trump’s arch now comes with snipers - Salon.com: The president says his monument will also become a military complex. Several claims to do so just don’t add up
salon.com/2026/09/20/trumps-arch-now-comes-with-snipers/
Iran International Sep 19
Iran's security chief lays out terms to end war, says awaiting Trump response: Iran's security chief lays out terms to end war, says awaiting Trump response
iranintl.com/en/202609194831
Trump officially makes Rubio national security adviser: President Trump has signed a commission permanently making Secretary of State Marco Rubio the national ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6104499-trump-makes-rubio-nsa/
'No terrorist is immune,' Netanyahu says as IDF chief orders reinforcements to join manhunt
jpost.com/israel-news/article-909182
Trump’s new arch plan: Snipers and drones: If you give the president his national security ballroom, he’s going to ask for his national security arch.
vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/503463/trump-triumphal-arch-military-complex-snipers-drones-national-security
