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China's Ministry of State Security has become a major cyber power, conducting sophisticated operations like the Salt Typhoon intrusion, which stole data from numerous countries, highlighting its strategic cyber capabilities and the leadership's focus on technological and cyber espionage advancements under Xi Jinping.
The Trump administration issued an executive order transforming NASA into a national intelligence and security agency, focusing on intelligence and security work rather than space exploration, amid concerns over budget cuts, militarization of space, and reduced scientific research.
The Trump administration issued an executive order transforming NASA into a national intelligence and security agency, focusing on intelligence and counterintelligence work, which marks a significant shift from its traditional space exploration role. The move has sparked protests and concerns about the agency's future, budget cuts, and the militarization of space amid broader political and scientific priorities.
The White House has rejected the Pentagon's nomination of Army Lt. Gen. Richard Angle to lead the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, prolonging a leadership vacuum at a key U.S. intelligence agency amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The reasons for the rejection are unclear, and the decision comes amidst broader discussions about the agency's leadership and structure.
Australia's spy agency has accused a serving politician of "clearly" acting on behalf of a foreign government, compromising the country's national security. The revelation has sparked concerns about the extent of foreign interference in Australian politics.
India's spy agency, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has adopted a more aggressive approach and expanded its networks in the West. This comes to light as the agency faces accusations in Canada regarding a killing, prompting concerns about its tactics and operations.
Canada's spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), did not inform lawmaker Michael Chong about Chinese threats against him and his family in 2021, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The CSIS had determined that the threats were not concerning enough to inform Chong. Trudeau has appointed an independent special investigator to probe allegations of Chinese interference in Canada's last two elections. Chong was sanctioned by Beijing in 2021 after his motion passed the Canadian parliament declaring China's treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority genocide.