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technology1 day ago•4 min saved

EU moves to reserve majority of crucial satellite spectrum for European operators

The European Commission intends to reserve about two-thirds of a coveted 2 GHz satellite spectrum band for European operators when licenses reopen next year, splitting the spectrum into three blocks for secure government use, European startups, and a remaining portion that could go to European or non-European players. The plan would reduce access for U.S. firms like SpaceX and Amazon’s space ventures, risking U.S. retaliation while advancing Europe’s tech and security sovereignty ahead of a broader sovereignty package. Final rules must be approved by the European Parliament and Council, with current licenses held by U.S. operators expiring in 2027.

via politico.eu|

#eu #satellite #sovereignty

world11 days ago•3 min saved

Taiwan Pursues Peace and Sovereignty as U.S.-China Tensions Rise

Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., Alexander Yui, told CBS that Taiwan wants peace and stability and isn’t the source of trouble with China, highlighting Taiwan’s sovereignty and resilience against aggression as U.S.-China tensions loom after the Xi–Trump summit. He stressed the U.S. stance on Taiwan defense remains unchanged, noted that arms sales are a potential negotiating chip, and urged sharing Taiwan’s side of the story while avoiding war.

via CBS News|

#china #defense #sovereignty

world12 days ago•1 min saved

Taiwan Reasserts Sovereignty After Trump-Xi Summit

Taiwan reaffirmed its sovereignty after Trump’s remarks on Taiwan independence in the wake of his summit with Xi Jinping, prompting a rebuke from Taipei; Trump said he doesn’t want the U.S. to fight for Taiwan and urged cooling tensions, while Xi framed Taiwan as the top issue in China‑U.S. relations and Beijing criticized arms sales to Taipei, underscoring the risk of conflict if the issue isn’t handled carefully.

via politico.eu|

#china #sovereignty #taiwan

world15 days ago•11 min saved

Cuba, sovereignty, and the enduring American urge to steer

The article traces why the United States has long sought to shape Cuba—from 19th-century doctrine and early 20th‑century interventions to today’s tensions—arguing that Cubans’ insistence on sovereignty clashes with Washington’s impulse to control. It highlights shifts like Obama’s 2014 outreach and Trump’s return to a neo‑colonial stance, emphasizing that Cuba’s independence remains non‑negotiable and calling for a policy that truly respects Cuban self‑determination.

via The Conversation|

#cuba #foreign-policy #history

middle-east16 days ago•2 min saved

Kuwait foils IRGC infiltration bid off Bubiyan Island, tensions with Tehran rise

Kuwait says four men linked to Iran's IRGC tried to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea, wounding a Kuwaiti soldier; three suspects were arrested while two escaped. Kuwait condemned the incursion as a flagrant sovereignty violation, summoned Iran’s ambassador, and stressed its right to self-defence under the UN Charter, amid a background of recent Iran-linked drone activity and strikes in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

#bubiyan-island #iran #irgc

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Sovereignty showdown: Rubio warns China over Panama Canal detentions

Sen. Marco Rubio and a US-led coalition of Latin American partners accuse China of politicizing maritime trade after Panama-flagged ships are detained in a dispute over canal port control, following Panama’s court ruling affecting CK Hutchison's terminals; about 70 Panama-flagged vessels have been detained since March, highlighting broader tensions over who runs critical global trade corridors, with Beijing denying the allegations and pledging to defend its interests.

via Fox News|

#china #geopolitics #maritime-trade

world28 days ago•14 min saved

Panama port spat underscores US-China struggle for control of global chokepoints

China accuses the United States of hypocrisy over Panama’s sovereignty dispute surrounding the Panama Canal’s port facilities, highlighting a broader US‑China contest for influence over crucial global chokepoints.

via AP News|

#china #panama-canal #panama-ports

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Mexico says CIA operatives in fatal crash lacked authorization to operate locally

Mexico says two U.S. agents, reportedly from the CIA, who died in a crash while returning from a raid on meth-lab sites in Chihuahua were not authorized to operate in the country and had not informed federal authorities; immigration records show one entered as a visitor and the other on a diplomatic passport, with no formal accreditation for operational activities. Mexico asserts foreign security personnel require federal clearance and says there were no joint on‑the‑ground operations, highlighting sensitivities over sovereignty amid U.S.-led anti-drug efforts.

via BBC|

#accreditation #cia #drug-trafficking

world1 month ago•3 min saved

King Charles urged to cool Trump on Falklands sovereignty row

Falklands War veteran Simon Weston says King Charles III should use his US visit to persuade President Trump to back down from a potential review of the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, arguing Trump’s rhetoric harms veterans and islanders. The US says it remains neutral on sovereignty; the UK says sovereignty rests with Britain, while Argentina seeks negotiations amid regional tensions and oil interests looming in the area.

via BBC|

#donaldtrump #falklands #kingcharlesiii

world1 month ago•4 min saved

UK sticks to Falklands stance as leaked US memo stirs debate

Downing Street says the UK’s position on the Falklands is unchanging: sovereignty lies with Britain and the islanders have the right to self-determination. The leak of a Pentagon memo proposing the US reassess support for European sovereignty claims has not altered this stance, with ministers emphasizing a very strong UK-US security relationship and indicating no anticipated policy shift regarding the Falklands despite the memo’s angle amid broader tensions over Iran.

via The Guardian|

#falkland-islands #leaked-memo #self-determination

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Mexico probes possible CIA link after US officials die in Chihuahua raid

Two U.S. embassy officials died in a car crash after a raid on a drug-lab operation in Chihuahua, prompting a Mexican investigation into whether a joint operation occurred and if constitutional requirements were met. President Sheinbaum said the federal government wasn’t notified and that any joint action would need approval; Chihuahua’s attorney general later said U.S. instructors did not participate directly, arriving only for training after the raid. The U.S. embassy has acknowledged the deaths but not confirmed CIA involvement, highlighting delicate questions about U.S.–Mexico security cooperation.

via The Guardian|

#cia #drug-trafficking #mexico

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Mexico probes US officials' involvement after fatal counter-narcotics crash

Mexico's president ordered an investigation into the role of two US embassy personnel who died in a car crash while returning from a counter-narcotics operation to destroy clandestine drug labs in Chihuahua; Mexico says no federal clearance for joint operations and is examining the circumstances and legal implications, while the US embassy described the officials as embassy personnel and instructors providing training.

via BBC|

#counter-narcotics #drug-labs #mexico

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Mexico Seeks Answers After U.S.-Linked Narco-Lab Incident in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will demand explanations after four officials—two Mexican investigators and two U.S. Embassy instructors—died in a weekend crash tied to a Chihuahua operation to dismantle clandestine drug labs, prompting renewed questions about U.S. involvement in Mexican security missions and whether such actions were authorized by the Mexican government. Sheinbaum emphasized that no joint land or air operations occur without federal permission, while Mexican authorities say the incident followed a related operation by the army and state prosecutors in the same area; the U.S. Embassy offered condolences with few details, underscoring sovereignty concerns amid ongoing security cooperation and U.S. pressure on cartels.

via Politico|

#joint-operations #mexico-us-relations #narco-labs

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Pakistan and 11 others condemn Israel’s envoy to Somaliland over sovereignty concerns

Twelve foreign ministers, including Pakistan, condemned Israel’s appointment of a non-resident envoy to Somaliland as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and unity, warning it could destabilize the Horn of Africa; the move drew condemnation from the OIC, while the US defended it at the UN Security Council.

via - DAWN.COM|

#israel #pakistan #somalia

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Latin Leaders Back Cuba's Sovereignty and Expand Aid Amid U.S. Pressure

In Barcelona, Mexico, Brazil and Spain pledged more humanitarian aid to Cuba and urged respect for Cuba's sovereignty and territorial integrity, insisting Cuba's future must be decided by its people in line with international law, as the U.S. applies pressure with oil sanctions and threats of military action.

via Al Jazeera|

#cuba #mexico #sovereignty