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China Blames ‘Lying Flat’ Trend on Foreign Influence, Citing Economic and Security Risks Beijing accuses foreign forces of promoting the "lying flat" movement among youth, saying the anti-consumerist trend threatens …

Iran urges UN Security Council to compel Israel to uphold ceasefire in Lebanon Iran’s UN envoy calls on the Security Council to act decisively to enforce a ceasefire in Lebanon …

China’s national security review halts Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition, raising concerns for cross-border tech deals China’s national security review halts Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition, unsettling China-born founders and slowing cross-border …

Japan launches expert panel to revise security documents, highlighting drones and AI preparedness Japan will revise its security documents this year, focusing on drones, AI and funding for higher defense …

Government launches expert panel to revise National Security Strategy ahead of 2026 deadline Japan convenes an expert council to revise its National Security Strategy, sparking debate over defense spending increases, …

Beijing Blocks Meta Acquisition of Manus After National Security Review China vetoes Meta acquisition of Manus on April 27, 2026, citing national security concerns and raising questions about the future …

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting forces evacuation of President Trump in Washington Shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026 forced President Trump’s evacuation; authorities …

Strait of Malacca Faces Fresh Security Scrutiny After Strait of Hormuz Closure Closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises alarm over the Strait of Malacca’s security; Asian governments and navies …

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting exposes security gaps as political violence rises A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in downtown Washington on the evening of April …