Tag: National security
Hong Kong police arrest 5 trade union members for sedition
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested five trade union members and a court denied bail for four editors and journalists on...
London mayor issues message of support to Hong Kong migrants
LONDON — London’s mayor on Thursday sent a message of support to Hong Kong people fleeing China’s crackdown on democracy to seek a new...
Biden to meet next month with private sector on cyber issues
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and members of his national security team plan to meet next month with business executives about cybersecurity, an official...
Despite Canadian easing, US extends land border restrictions
The United States Government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug....
New cybersecurity order issued for US pipeline operators
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack...
Hungary: Politicians demand inquiry into alleged spying
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Opposition lawmakers in Hungary's parliament have demanded an inquiry into findings by an international investigation that the country's right-wing government used...
US extends temporary status for Somalis, citing civil strife
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis on Monday to allow them to remain in the...
US warns companies about doing business in Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration issued a blanket warning Friday to U.S. firms about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong as China...
DHS: Florida boaters risk fines, prison by going to Cuba
MIAMI — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is warning organizers planning to launch a flotilla next week from South Florida to waters near...
UN chief: World faces a `hurricane of humanitarian crises’
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief warned Friday that a “hurricane of humanitarian crises” around the world has left civilians in conflict areas...