National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for 30 to 40 nightly targeted assassinations in Gaza, claiming some residents are 'not people.' He also reiterated his support for Israeli settlement in the territory and the displacement of Palestinians.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly advocated for killing "30 to 40" people in Gaza nightly and called for mass Palestinian emigration and Israeli resettlement.
Washington issued a directive requiring foreign shipbuilders to build new US shipyards or acquire controlling stakes in existing ones, train American workers, and transfer proprietary techniques to boost domestic naval capacity.
A new report suggests Australia can leverage its geography and political stability to become a key undersea cable hub in the Indo-Pacific, mitigating regional security and economic risks.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval warns Pakistan not to mistake India's tolerance for weakness, citing Operation Sindoor's precision strikes against terror infrastructure as proof of India's willingness to act despite consequences.
Donald Trump signed a national security memo allowing vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal entities under U.S. government direction, sparking legal and escalation concerns.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will warn in the Gyngell Lecture that populism and isolationism threaten Australia's national security, implicitly targeting One Nation's push for monoculture.
Mohsen Rezaei, a co-founder of Iran's IRGC, has been appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, granting him authority over Tehran's strategic decisions. Rezaei, 71, succeeds Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr and brings a controversial legacy, including alleged ties to the 1994 AMIA bombing and criticism over Operation Karbala-4 during the Iran-Iraq War.
The White House lifted the ban on TikTok for US government devices after the Justice Department ruled that TikTok's new US joint venture is no longer controlled by ByteDance under the 2022 law.
The Coalition has backed Pauline Hanson's bill to prevent Australian citizens with links to overseas terrorist groups from returning, aligning with One Nation on national security ahead of a Senate vote.
AI agent platform Manus announced it will delete data generated by certain users on or after December 29 as it returns to independent operations following Meta's acquisition, citing regulatory requirements.
The US State Department announced that over 175,000 visas have been revoked since Donald Trump returned to office, putting the administration on pace to break previous records following more than 100,000 revocations in 2025.
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that weak digital asset rules allow China and North Korea to undermine US financial power.
A Hong Kong court approved a final appeal attempt by 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists convicted of conspiracy to commit subversion in a national security trial.
Iran demands US behavioral changes, sanctions relief, and asset unfreezing before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reports an Iranian missile strike on an Adnoc vessel.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung criticized the Hong Kong Journalists Association, stating it lacks mainstream media representation and legitimacy.
Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, citing national security and risk prevention.
Hong Kong's foreign- and mainland-affiliated companies reached a record 11,070 in 2025, a 11 percent increase, reflecting strong economic confidence amid national security laws.
A US think tank report showing steep declines in Chinese and Indian student visas has sparked sharp criticism in China, where state media accused the organisation of politicising academic exchanges and recycling unfounded security claims.
Beijing and Washington's latest measures could test ties, but observers view them as a minor obstacle on the path to a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Nato works to deliver urgent air defences to Ukraine as President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production ahead of winter and severe shortages of US-made Patriot interceptors.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk expressed alarm over rising executions in Iran, noting at least 56 national security-related executions since 19 March, including cases linked to anti-government protests.
Iran and Oman continue negotiations for a new safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, balancing sovereignty and security interests, with outcomes pending.
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral exploration, sparking environmental and local concerns.
