
Ecuador Votes in Tight Presidential Runoff Amid Economic, Security Challenges
Ecuadorans vote in a closely contested presidential runoff between Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, amid economic struggles and rising violence.
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Ecuadorans vote in a closely contested presidential runoff between Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, amid economic struggles and rising violence.
The Chinese mainland has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting data privacy and security, emphasizing adherence to the law and opposing the politicization of economic and technological matters.
Chinese mainland spokesperson Lou Qinjian emphasized the protection of data privacy and security, opposing the politicization of economic and technological issues.
Vienna’s central railway station was evacuated following a security threat, prompting a significant police response in the Austrian capital on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Security Council secretary Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, underscoring the strong diplomatic ties between China and Russia.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrives in Beijing, signaling continued cooperation between Russia and China on regional security matters.
U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg arrives in Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aiming to foster negotiations and emphasize security guarantees for Ukraine.
European leaders call for increased defense spending while divided on deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine, emphasizing a ‘peace through strength’ approach and the need for security guarantees based on US support.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict settlement and NATO’s future at the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Russia expresses strong opposition to the further militarization of Greenland, emphasizing the need for stability and local decision-making in the Arctic region.
South Korea’s foreign and trade ministries have blocked access to DeepSeek, highlighting the nation’s focus on digital security and data protection, reports Yonhap.
An inmate at the prison in Arles, France, has taken five staff members hostage, including four nurses and a guard, armed with a handmade shank. The incident began around 11:15 a.m. local time.
Fourteen personnel from Syria’s interim Ministry of Interior were killed and ten injured in a ‘treacherous ambush’ in Tartus province, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Cities worldwide are ramping up security measures after a deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left five dead and over 200 injured. Former Pentagon analyst Michael Maloof emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance.
A car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has left five dead and over 200 injured. The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi refugee, has been arrested as the community mourns.
South Korea’s military, police, and CIO have launched a joint investigation into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration, raising concerns over the implications for the nation’s democracy.
Eight soldiers were killed and seven police officers kidnapped in two separate attacks in northwest Pakistan, highlighting escalating security challenges in the region.
Brazil has initiated a major security operation in Rio de Janeiro to ensure a peaceful G20 Summit, tackling the city’s year-round security challenges ahead of the significant global event.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man at the visitors center carrying a torch and a flare gun, raising security concerns.
The DPRK fired several short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to the ROK’s military. The launch has been confirmed by Japan, intensifying regional security concerns.