Key Takeaways:
- 1. A Tennessee judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis for civil unrest without local request or legislative action.
- 2. The GAO warns that Pentagon data leaks could endanger missions due to malicious actors exploiting publicly available digital data.
- 3. Major defense contractors are resisting a Senate proposal that would require them to share technical data with the Pentagon for equipment repair and maintenance.
A Tennessee judge halted the National Guard deployment in Memphis. The GAO issued warnings about Pentagon data leaks. Defense contractors are lobbying against a Senate proposal for data sharing. Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. South Africa probes mysterious Palestinian flights, Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian power plants, and Pakistani forces killed militants. The Philippines completed a resupply mission despite Chinese communication jamming, and North Korea condemned South Korea-US nuclear submarine pact.
Insight: Legal battles, security risks, and geopolitical tensions mark recent developments worldwide, from domestic military deployment challenges to international probes and military actions. Defense and security issues continue to drive global news and diplomacy.
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