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Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction and 20-year sentence, lawyer says

Last month, the pro-democracy activist and media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail under Hong Kong’s national security law

The Independent UK

Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says

The legal team for Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar confirms probe after Scottish Labour MP’s husband accused of spying for China

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s comments come after Joani Reid’s husband David Taylor was arrested and bailed over China spying allegations

The Independent UK

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Joani Reid's Husband Among Former Labour Advisers Under Fire in China Espionage Case

David Taylor, husband of East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, alongside two others.

International Business Times UK

The 'Bleeding Edge' bleeds into 2026

Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon’s 2013 novel “Bleeding Edge,” and how its story about the dot-com bubble and 9/11 applies to the present day, with politics and society dominated by AI, technology and venture capitalism firms running wild and the national security apparatus pushing war here, there…

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UAE slams Bloomberg over ‘inaccurate’ air defence report amid US–Israel war on Iran

The UAE has strongly refuted a Bloomberg report questioning its air defence capabilities, calling the claims false and misleading. Asserting its possession of diverse, multi-layered systems and robust munitions, the ministry stressed its unwavering operational readiness. This strong rebuttal highlights the nation's commitment to controlling its security narrative amidst regional…

The Times of India

PIO diplomat criticises UK foreign office for being woke, quits

A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil…

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High alert in the Gulf: Kuwait arrests two for viral videos mocking armed forces, air defence efforts on social media amid Iran-US-Israel war

Kuwait has arrested two individuals for mocking its armed forces and air defence on social media amidst escalating US–Israel war with Iran. This move signals a stricter enforcement of public order and national security laws. Authorities emphasise the need for unity and respect for security forces as the nation actively…

The Times of India

Starmer’s Iran approach may anger Trump, but it fits with his foreign policy philosophy

Foreign policy doctrines are often forgotten as soon as they are written. Take the November 2025 US National Security Strategy, which told us that “the days in which the Middle East dominated American foreign policy … are thankfully over”.

The Conversation

Labour MP Joani Reid confirms her partner among men arrested over spying for China allegations

Scottish Labour MP said ‘I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’ after spouse David Taylor arrested

Evening Standard

Duo acted like ‘shadow police’ in UK on behalf of China, court told

Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, are on trial at the Old Bailey on charges under the National Security Act.

Evening Standard

Is Ayatollah Arafa Confirmed Dead? Mike Flynn Reportedly Claims Iran's New Interim Leader Already Killed

Former US national security adviser Mike Flynn claims Iran's interim supreme leader was killed in an Israeli strike, amid escalating Middle East tensions.

International Business Times UK

US-Israel strikes in Iran: IDF strikes presidential office, security council building in Tehran

Israel conducted overnight air strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building. These strikes follow earlier attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, prompting air defence activation. The conflict has widened, raising regional escalation concerns.

The Times of India

Trump's War With Iran Is Unjustified and Unpopular

Plus: Congress is reluctant to assert its war powers, the Pentagon brands Anthropic a national security threat, and a listener asks whether regime change is ever morally defensible.

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth needs an ‘attitude adjustment’ after he aired familiar grievances at Iran briefing, John Bolton says

John Bolton has become a harsh critic of President Donald Trump after serving as his national security adviser

Latin Times

John Bolton Says Trump Risks 'Fragmenting His Base' Ahead of Midterms With Strikes On Iran

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran could further "fragment" his political base ahead of the midterm elections.

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Former Trump national security adviser unleashes terrifying warning of complex aftermath of power vacuum: ‘There will be a lot of bloodshed’

Bolton is concerned that there is no plan or strategy.

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‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India.

The Conversation

Twenty-year sentence for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai is a further blow for journalists feeling the heat of Beijing’s crackdown on press freedom

The sentencing of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 8 on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces prompted international outrage.

The Independent UK

National security suspect, 30, ‘tasked with burning Ukrainian car’ by Russian website

Artsem Sadardzinau, 30, from Rutland in the East Midlands, is charged with conspiracy with others to commit arson to damage a vehicle by fire

Fortune

The Pentagon brands Anthropic CEO a ‘liar’ with a ‘God complex’ as deadline looms

The Department of War has given Anthropic until 5 p.m. Friday to remove restrictions on how the military can use its AI, or face being labeled a national security threat.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Moves to Force Anthropic AI Into Military Use or Blacklist It After Demands Rejection

The Pentagon is pressuring AI company Anthropic to adapt its chatbot Claude for military use, sparking a high-stakes standoff over AI ethics and national security.

The Times of India

No surveillance, no lethal weapons: Anthropic just said 'No' to Pete Hegseth and Uncle Sam cannot keep calm

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has refused Pentagon contract terms pushed by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth that would allow unrestricted military use of its AI. The company insists on explicit bans on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons, arguing such uses threaten civil liberties and human…

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Does labeling protest ‘domestic terrorism’ weaken national security — and First Amendment protections?

And does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? Rachel Levinson-Waldman explains on Equal Time.

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