Prince Harry’s much-anticipated visit to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games remains in jeopardy due to ongoing security concerns. The Duke of Sussex, who left the royal family in 2020, has expressed apprehension over the adequacy of security arrangements for his stay in London.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is weighing the possibility of reactivating his personal TikTok account as the US government moves towards banning the platform over security concerns. Singh had previously deactivated his account last year after the Canadian government banned TikTok on government-issued devices due to concerns about data sharing with China. However, Singh emphasizes the importance of safeguards to protect Canadians on all social media platforms.
Prince Harry is considering canceling his upcoming trip to the UK due to ongoing security concerns. The Duke of Sussex was scheduled to attend the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games and deliver a speech at St Paul’s Cathedral. However, after losing his legal battle against the Home Office over security arrangements, Harry may opt to participate via video link or pre-recorded message. Harry has expressed disappointment over the security plans and is appealing the decision, facing legal costs of £1 million.
The Biden campaign announced its continued presence on TikTok, despite President Biden signing a bill requiring the sale or ban of the Chinese-owned app due to security concerns. The campaign emphasized its commitment to reach young voters on the platform and stated that enhanced security measures would be implemented for protection. The bill’s passage is part of a broader package of aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, faces a legal battle to either sell the platform or face a ban within the next year due to concerns that user data could be shared with the Chinese government. Despite the ban, the Biden campaign remains committed to utilizing TikTok as a tool for voter engagement and outreach.
A proposed ban on TikTok has been approved by Congress and is awaiting President Biden’s signature. Here are the key questions and answers about what this means for you:
Haiti is grappling with rampant gang violence that has pushed its health system to the brink of collapse. Despite the perilous situation, a transitional council is determined to be sworn in at the National Palace, a symbolic gesture of the government’s authority. However, security concerns loom large as gangs control most of the territory surrounding the palace and have vowed to disrupt the ceremony. The UN special envoy for Haiti has emphasized the urgent need for a security plan, as the violence has left over 2,500 people killed or wounded since January, with most of the violence concentrated in Port-au-Prince.
Despite escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s transitional council is determined to be sworn in at the National Palace on Wednesday. The council’s installation is seen as a show of defiance against gangs that have paralyzed the capital and surrounding areas. However, regional officials have raised security concerns, urging the council to consider an alternative venue amidst ongoing gunfire and attacks by gangs. The ceremony is part of an effort to restore stability to Haiti, which has seen a surge in violence resulting in over 2,500 deaths and injuries since January. The U.N. has called for urgent security measures to address the crisis and counter the gangs’ threats to disrupt the political process.
The South Korean military has reportedly banned the use of iPhones due to concerns over voice recording capabilities and potential security breaches. The ban, which has reportedly started in the country’s Air Force headquarters, applies to all devices that allow third-party apps to access voice recording functions. While Android devices, such as Samsung’s, are exempt from the ban, the military’s mobile device management app appears to be unable to prevent audio recording on iPhones.
