National Security

A report warns that the United States will face a “critical shortage” of China expertise within a decade, threatening policymakers' ability to manage Washington’s most consequential strategic relationship. As China experts retire and the number of Americans studying in China sharply declines, the talent gap poses a “national security and an economic competitiveness” problem.

20 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Allied Pilots Association has urged Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and pay TSA workers, warning of risks to aviation security. The statement highlights rising TSA officer absences and long security lines nationwide. Industry leaders echo concerns over unpaid staff and homeland safety.

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have criticized the Trump administration for not initiating a national security review of Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal is backed by billions from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, raising concerns about foreign influence in American media. The senators urged the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to examine potential risks.

6 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Chinese embassy in Manila has denied allegations that it is using Filipinos for espionage operations in the Philippines, which the National Security Council said led to the arrest of at least three Filipinos. The Chinese spokesman described the accusations as lies and fabrications. Philippine agencies have stated that they uncovered these operations and ensured they were terminated.

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal dismissed appeals by 12 opposition activists on Monday, who sought to overturn their convictions or reduce sentences in the city’s largest national security trial to date. The court also upheld the acquittal of one of the 47 defendants, barrister Lawrence Lau, in the high-profile conspiracy to subvert state power case. The ruling came amid tight security at the West Kowloon Court.

22 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is proposing to consider a foreign agent registration system similar to those in the United States and Britain. This will be included in recommendations from the party's intelligence strategy headquarters, to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who aims to strengthen the country's intelligence activities.