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Explained: All About Hong Kong's New National Security Laws
Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week. City leaders want it to be swiftly passed, potentially within weeks.
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Biden Says Opposing Ukraine Aid Bill Is "Playing Into Putin's Hands"
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Congress will be playing into the Kremlin's hands if it fails to renew funding for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion -- and blamed Donald Trump for playing politics with US national security.
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Biden Alleges Trump Blocking Border Security Bill Linked To Ukraine, Israel Aid
Joe Biden alleged Donald Trump is blocking the bipartisan National Security Agreement, which seeks to provide military aid to Ukraine, organise countries in the Indo-Pacific against China and offer a comprehensive solution to the immigration crisis.
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"Don't be Stupid": Trump Urges Republicans To Reject Ukraine Aid Bill
Former US president Donald Trump urged Republicans Monday to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding and other national security priorities.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunications Bill To Replace British-Era Laws
Parliament today passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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"Secured Funds For Now, But...": Pak Airlines Struggling To Pay Bills
Pakistan's national flag carrier admitted Friday it was struggling to pay bills and wages after local media reports said the fleet may be grounded within days.
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Pak President Denies Signing 2 Key Bills Passed By Parliament
According to the constitution, if the president doesn't sign a draft bill or return it with his observations or objections within 10 days after it has already been through the two houses it will become law.
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TikTok US Ban: Lawmakers to Move Forward With TikTok Bill, House Speaker Says
US lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday. The announcement came days after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by lawmakers from both parties over national security and other concerns involving the app, which has over 150 mill...
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"US Should Stop Suppressing Foreign Companies": China On TikTok Bill
The U.S. has made a presumption of guilt against TikTok without presenting any evidence that threatens its national security, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday regarding the TikTok bill.
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White House Backs Bill That Would Allow TikTok Ban
The White House on Tuesday welcomed a bill that would allow the United States to ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement.
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TikTok CEO to Testify Before US Congress in March Amid Increased Scrutiny Over Security Concerns
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the US Energy and Commerce Committee in March, the company confirmed on Monday. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking TikTok in the US over national security concerns.
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US Panel to Vote on TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns in February
The US panel will hold a vote on TikTok ban bill next month. The measure would aim to give the White House the legal tools to ban TikTok over US national security concerns. A ban on TikTok, owned by ByteDance and is popular among teens, would face significant hurdles in Congress to pass, and would need 60 votes in the Senate.
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El Salvador Approves Bitcoin Bonds Bill, Will Legalise Bitcoin-Backed 'Volcano Bond'
El Salvador has officially legitamised Bitcoin bonds, in order to raise funds to repay the nation’s debts as well as bring in capital to fuel the construction of Nayib Bukele’s ambitions ‘Bitcoin City’. The domestic securities law, that had been making the rounds in the Salvadoran parliament for a while now, bagged 62 votes from the legisla...
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TikTok Could Face US Ban as Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Bid to Block App Over Spying, Censorship Concerns
TikTok could face a ban in the US, as lawmakers unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at banning the Chinese video sharing app. The US is concerned that TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, could be used to spy on 200 million American users and censor content on the popular social media app.
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Explained: All About Hong Kong's New National Security Laws
Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week. City leaders want it to be swiftly passed, potentially within weeks.
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Biden Says Opposing Ukraine Aid Bill Is "Playing Into Putin's Hands"
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Congress will be playing into the Kremlin's hands if it fails to renew funding for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion -- and blamed Donald Trump for playing politics with US national security.
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Biden Alleges Trump Blocking Border Security Bill Linked To Ukraine, Israel Aid
Joe Biden alleged Donald Trump is blocking the bipartisan National Security Agreement, which seeks to provide military aid to Ukraine, organise countries in the Indo-Pacific against China and offer a comprehensive solution to the immigration crisis.
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"Don't be Stupid": Trump Urges Republicans To Reject Ukraine Aid Bill
Former US president Donald Trump urged Republicans Monday to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding and other national security priorities.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunications Bill To Replace British-Era Laws
Parliament today passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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"Secured Funds For Now, But...": Pak Airlines Struggling To Pay Bills
Pakistan's national flag carrier admitted Friday it was struggling to pay bills and wages after local media reports said the fleet may be grounded within days.
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Pak President Denies Signing 2 Key Bills Passed By Parliament
According to the constitution, if the president doesn't sign a draft bill or return it with his observations or objections within 10 days after it has already been through the two houses it will become law.
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TikTok US Ban: Lawmakers to Move Forward With TikTok Bill, House Speaker Says
US lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday. The announcement came days after TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by lawmakers from both parties over national security and other concerns involving the app, which has over 150 mill...
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"US Should Stop Suppressing Foreign Companies": China On TikTok Bill
The U.S. has made a presumption of guilt against TikTok without presenting any evidence that threatens its national security, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday regarding the TikTok bill.
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White House Backs Bill That Would Allow TikTok Ban
The White House on Tuesday welcomed a bill that would allow the United States to ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement.
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TikTok CEO to Testify Before US Congress in March Amid Increased Scrutiny Over Security Concerns
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the US Energy and Commerce Committee in March, the company confirmed on Monday. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking TikTok in the US over national security concerns.
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US Panel to Vote on TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns in February
The US panel will hold a vote on TikTok ban bill next month. The measure would aim to give the White House the legal tools to ban TikTok over US national security concerns. A ban on TikTok, owned by ByteDance and is popular among teens, would face significant hurdles in Congress to pass, and would need 60 votes in the Senate.
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El Salvador Approves Bitcoin Bonds Bill, Will Legalise Bitcoin-Backed 'Volcano Bond'
El Salvador has officially legitamised Bitcoin bonds, in order to raise funds to repay the nation’s debts as well as bring in capital to fuel the construction of Nayib Bukele’s ambitions ‘Bitcoin City’. The domestic securities law, that had been making the rounds in the Salvadoran parliament for a while now, bagged 62 votes from the legisla...
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TikTok Could Face US Ban as Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Bid to Block App Over Spying, Censorship Concerns
TikTok could face a ban in the US, as lawmakers unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at banning the Chinese video sharing app. The US is concerned that TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, could be used to spy on 200 million American users and censor content on the popular social media app.
