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Security issues

Why you can’t use Google Maps in S. Korea: It’s not a ban, it’s a price tag, says ex-govt official

Google submitted a revised proposal that meets virtually every security condition the government had set except a plan to build a data center in Korea.
Google submitted a revised proposal that meets virtually every security condition the government had set except a plan to build a data center in Korea.

Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico

US authorities blamed a Mexican cartel drone for shutting down the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for seven hours on Feb 11.
US authorities blamed a Mexican cartel drone for shutting down the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for seven hours on Feb 11.

Chicago teacher shot by Border Patrol agent plans to sue agent and Homeland Security

Marimar Martinez attending a press conference on Feb 11 with her legal counsel, where they released evidence photos and body camera footage from the day she was shot by federal agents on Oct 4 in Chicago.
Marimar Martinez attending a press conference on Feb 11 with her legal counsel, where they released evidence photos and body camera footage from the day she was shot by federal agents on Oct 4 in Chicago.

Colleges took in US$5.2 billion from outside the US in 2025

Between 1986 and 2025, Harvard University took in more foreign money – some US$4.2 billion in total – than any of the 555 institutions reporting data to the US Education Department.
Between 1986 and 2025, Harvard University took in more foreign money – some US$4.2 billion in total – than any of the 555 institutions reporting data to the US Education Department.

Indonesia to send up to 4,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza in support of BOP, says official

US President Donald Trump at the launch of the Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22
US President Donald Trump at the launch of the Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22

Unauthorised access of reservation system may have leaked 28,000 users’ personal data: JAL

The major Japanese carrier took the unusual step of disciplining all board directors and executive officers.
The major Japanese carrier took the unusual step of disciplining all board directors and executive officers.

NSF, 22, arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base

The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.

Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in hedge against China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.

US senators ask Pentagon to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert town stand-off; 58 dead

A police officer walks past damage at the site, after militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan on Feb 1.
A police officer walks past damage at the site, after militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan on Feb 1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.