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Commentary: How could a 21-year-old leak national security data without the Pentagon knowing?

Speaking about the recent intelligence leak of classified documents by a member of the U.S. military, President Joe Biden downplayed the significance, remarking, “There’s nothing contemporaneous that I’m aware of that is of great consequence.”

Los Angeles Times

From Ellsberg to Assange: Jack Teixeira joins list of alleged leakers

The subject matter may differ but the US government has been relentless in pursuing those accused of national security leaks

The Guardian - US

'Quite grave': Some reasons for secret jailing revealed, but questions remain

Witness J was sentenced behind closed doors four years ago.

The Canberra Times

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Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed

The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.

The New Daily

Mexican president accuses Pentagon of spying, vows to restrict military information

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday accused the Pentagon of spying on his government following leaks in U.S. media, and said he would begin classifying information from the armed forces to protect national security.

Reuters

White House: No US Evacuation Plan for Sudan at This Time

There are no plans for a US government evacuation from Sudan at this time but Americans should treat the volatile situation in the African country with utmost seriousness, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday. "We urge American citizens in Sudan to treat this situation with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Transitional President of Chad in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with the President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council Mahamat Idriss Deby in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields, as well as issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by…

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Pentagon culls classified document distribution list after intelligence leak

The Pentagon has started culling distribution lists for sensitive national security information after a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman with a junior job was charged in the biggest U.S. intelligence leak in a decade, spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Monday.

Tribune News Service

Yet another case of mishandling classified documents and alleged violations of the Espionage Act: 3 essential reads

The stunning arrest of 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira on charges of illegally sharing U.S. intelligence has once again renewed questions on the handling of classified documents.

The Conversation

From Putin’s health to spying on allies: Five key takeaways from leaked Pentagon documents

Leaked documents present "very serious risk to national security”, says top Pentagon spokesman

The Independent UK

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Iraqi National Wisdom Movement Leader

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Sunday with the head of Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, with whom he reviewed bilateral relations. Attending the meeting were Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State,…

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Hong Kong makes national security ‘fun’

HONG KONG: The sweeping national security law has stifled dissent in Hong Kong but on Saturday the government turned to a giant board game in an attempt to promote it to the public.

Bangkok Post

From Putin’s health to spying on allies: Five key takeaways from leaked Pentagon documents

Leaked documents present "very serious risk to national security”, says top Pentagon spokesman

The Independent UK

Editorial: Real consequences for a stupid kid: Accused Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira deserves harsh punishment for endangering national security

So maybe Jack Teixeira, a lowly 21-year-old enlisted man in the Massachusetts Air National Guard still living at his mom’s house, thought it was wicked cool to share some info he had seen at work at a Cape Cod Air Force base with his online pals, most of whom are…

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Beijing Strikes Cautionary Tone on Protests in Hong Kong

China's senior official overseeing Hong Kong's affairs said Saturday that protests are not the only way for people to express their views, weeks after the city’s strict protest rules sparked controversy while signaling Beijing’s vision for the financial hub. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office,…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraq's Speaker of Parliament Review Brotherly Relations

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met in Jeddah on Friday with Iraq's Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. Attending the meeting were Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security…

ABC News

Sydney man Alexander Csergo charged with accepting money to sell national security information

A Sydney man who the Australian Federal Police allege accepted payment for information about Australian defence, economic and national security arrangements has not applied for bail.

The Independent UK

From Putin’s health to spying on allies: Five key takeaways from leaked Pentagon documents

Leaked documents present "very serious risk to national security”, says top Pentagon spokesman

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Ukraine will 'test and use' any non-banned weapons to retake Crimea: official

Ukraine will "test and use" any non-banned weapons to liberate its territory, including Russian-occupied Crimea, the head of its National Security and Defence Council said on Friday.

The Week

Jack Teixeira: how 21-year-old airman became alleged Pentagon leaker

A 21-year-old US airman is due to appear in court today in connection with the leak of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other national security issues.

ABC News

Sydney man accused of accepting money for selling national security information

The Australian Federal Police alleges two foreign intelligence officers contacted the man, offering him payment for information about Australian defence, economic and national security arrangements.

France 24

Jack Teixeira: Why 21-year-old airman has been detained in Pentagon leak probe

US authorities have arrested a 21-year-old information technology specialist called Jack Teixeira in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other top national security issues.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Guardsman Arrested in Leak of Classified Military Documents

A Massachusetts Air National Guard member was arrested Thursday in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other top national security issues, an alarming breach that has raised fresh questions about America's ability to safeguard its most sensitive secrets. The guardsman, an IT…

ABC News

The Pentagon leak that landed on a chat forum about Minecraft exposes an unavoidable weakness in US national security

The leak of highly classified Pentagon documents has forced defence officials into the online worlds of gamers, meme lords and their leagues of followers, and exposed an unavoidable weakness in US national security.

Salon

Experts: Trump may face espionage charge

Jack Smith's team is asking witnesses if Trump showed off a map containing sensitive national security info

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