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Backlash against Israel's 'racist thug' Ben-Gvir over flotilla video

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 21: There's outrage and condemnation in the international papers over a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained flotilla activists. One Israeli editor says he should be fired for his video. Also: the US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro – is…

France 24

'Unacceptable': flotilla lawyers claim abuse, 'broken ribs' and degradation of prisoners by Israel

Israel's national security minister has sparked a diplomatic crisis, publishing images of protesters being mistreated in custody.

Newcastle Herald

Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law

In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs.

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Foreign Minister Wong orders ambassador called in over Israeli minister’s ‘shocking’ video

Foreign Minister Penny Wong ordered the Israeli ambassador, Hillel Newman, to be called into the department over a video posted by far right Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he insults and taunts detained members of the flotilla carrying aid for Palestinians.

The Conversation

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

ASHDOD, Israel - Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.

Bangkok Post

Penny Wong condemns Israeli minister over ‘shocking and unacceptable’ treatment of flotilla activists

Foreign affairs minister joins condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after Israeli national security minister shares video mocking detainees

The Guardian - AU

'We Are the Masters': Itamar Ben-Gvir's Flotilla Video Draws Global Condemnation

A video of Israel's national security minister taunting detained activists has sparked global backlash, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu and international diplomatic tensions.

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Israeli minister’s video mocking Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outrage

Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked international outrage after posting videos mocking detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, with several governments condemning the treatment as humiliating and inhumane. The footage, shared on social media after Israeli forces intercepted the convoy in international waters, showed activists kneeling with…

The Times of India

Far-right Israeli minister sparks outcry with video of bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday of some 430 activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, many of them bound and kneeling, accompanied by the message: "Welcome to Israel." European governments and Israeli politicians were quick to denounce the video.

France 24

Thailand to export surplus jet fuel

The National Security Council (NSC) has approved the export of jet fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines after determining that Thailand currently has excess reserves.

Bangkok Post

CAAT, DEPA, Department of Agriculture, GISTDA, DTI and Industry Leaders Unite at DronTech Asia 2026 Press Conference

BANGKOK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co., Ltd. successfully hosted the official press conference for DronTech Asia 2026, announcing the upcoming third edition of ASEAN's leading drone and unmanned systems exhibition, scheduled to take place from 11–13 November 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang…

AAP

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

The Independent UK

Future wars will be won by agility, integration, and indigenous tech: DRDO Scientist

India's military future depends on fast innovation and integrating national resources. Prateek Kishore highlights that warfare is changing, becoming domain agnostic. Speed is crucial for developing and upgrading systems in real time. A 'whole of nation approach' is needed to avoid resource duplication. Indigenous solutions are imperative for strategic independence…

The Economic Times

Gorka's plan: Bash left, praise Trump

Sebastian Gorka’s anti-terror plan villainizes the president’s political enemies

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

International Business Times UK

Trump Bought Nvidia Stock One Week Before His Own Government Approved a Billion-Dollar Nvidia Chip Deal With China

Donald Trump's Nvidia stock trades have raised ethics concerns due to their timing with regulatory decisions, prompting calls for a presidential trading ban amid national security worries.

The Texas Tribune

Defense Department delays 54 wind projects in Texas, citing national security concerns

After years of trying to stop offshore wind projects, the Trump administration is now pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in former Tiananmen vigil organizers' national security trial

A Hong Kong court is hearing the final arguments in a national security trial for two people who organized large vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

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International Business Times

The Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning — And a Former Biden National Security Adviser Says Americans Could Get Hit Twice

Daleep Singh, former Biden National Security Adviser and current chief economist at PGIM, warns the bond market is flashing a serious danger signal as oil prices above $100 drive inflation fears and push the 10-year Treasury yield toward 5%. He warns the end game could be financial repression.

Latin Times

Former CIA Director Says Cuba Crisis Could Become a New U.S. Migration Emergency

Former CIA Director Robert Gates said Cuba's greatest national security risk to the United States is not an imminent military attack, but the possibility that the island's deepening crisis could produce another mass migration emergency like the 1980 Mariel boatlift.

The Economic Times

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma bats for revival of India-Bangladesh trade ties, border haats

India and Bangladesh are restarting dialogue at the local level. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma highlighted the need for increased people-to-people engagement and trade. He believes current strains are temporary and significant opportunities exist. Connectivity projects and reopening border haats are key to boosting the northeast's economy. National security remains…

The Economic Times

MP firecracker factory blast: NSA invoked against manager, 4 accused booked for culpable homicide

A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Dewas has claimed five lives. Authorities have invoked the stringent National Security Act against the factory manager and owner. Culpable homicide charges have been filed against four individuals. The explosion also injured 23 workers, with three in critical condition. Investigations are underway…

Fortune

The U.S. has 1,200 AI bills and no good test for any of them

Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques and NYU's Gary Marcus offer a method for separating necessary AI regulation from legislative noise.

MarketBeat

Intuitive Machines Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) reported what executives described as the strongest quarter in the company’s history, citing record revenue, record backlog and positive adjusted EBITDA as the space infrastructure company integrates recent acquisitions and pursues new civil, commercial and national

Euronews

Late warnings and a minister’s fall: Latvia’s air-defence failures revealed

Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s military readiness.

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