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Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say — 15hTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before oper… — by Andrew Powell

Rachel Meyers It's alarming that foreign hackers got into water systems and messed with pumps and alarms. We need much tighter security on these utilities before something worse happens.

Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities — 1dTwo privately owned Colorado water utilities, each serving fewer than 200 people, were breached in late August 2026; officials say water quality was not impacted.

Maya Lindstrom It's concerning that foreign hackers can target even tiny water systems like these, we need stronger protections for all utilities.

US issues sweeping sanctions against Iranian airlines, foreign businesses — Sep 8, 2026

US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns — Sep 10, 2026The United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.

Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.

Influencers from 14 countries draw Xinjiang routes from mystery boxes — 2dMore than 20 Chinese and foreign influencers from 14 countries gathered in Tacheng, Xinjiang, for a seven-day autumn media tour themed 'A Tribute to the Land,' with routes chosen via mystery boxes and content creation spanning short videos, photo essays, and live streams. The event highlights Tacheng’s ethnic diversity and landscapes, featuring processional performances and immersive field experiences for audiences at home and abroad.

US imposes visa curbs on South Africans accused of land seizures — 3dThe United States announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting South African foreign nationals involved in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or the incitement of violence, arguing that Pretoria has not adequately addressed these concerns and that relations have deteriorated since President Trump’s first and second terms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the policy as a response to these issues, with reporting across multiple outlets confirming the scope and intent of the sanctions.

Marcus Bell Relations with Pretoria have worsened for years over these issues, so limiting entry for those inciting seizures makes sense.

Japan's record reserve plunge after yen intervention raises Treasury questions — Sep 7, 2026Japan's August foreign exchange reserves dropped a record $79.6 billion to about $1.208 trillion as the government stepped in to defend the yen, with an August intervention tally of about 15.4 trillion yen. Officials largely funded the move by selling foreign securities, predominantly U.S. Treasuries, fueling market concerns about Treasury supply and prompting analysts to consider strategies for yen-driven volatility.

Nicole Hardy Wonder how much more ammo they have left if the yen keeps sliding, can't sell reserves forever without consequences.

KRX Plans 8 p.m. Trading for Most Stocks — 6dKRX will extend trading hours to 8 PM for most Kospi and Kosdaq stocks, expanding the universe to roughly 2,400 issues and aiming to attract foreign and global investors as part of a push toward a 24-hour market. The move follows Nextrade's post-close trading, broadens competition, and seeks to improve liquidity and price efficiency amid growing AI-driven market interest.

Jared Kim Retail traders like me won't gain much if the hours just favor institutions chasing AI-driven trades late into the night.

Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78 — Sep 11, 2026Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.

Mexico plans national security screening for foreign investments in key tech sectors — Aug 31, 2026Mexico is pushing a reform to the Foreign Investment Law to create a formal national-security review for foreign acquisitions above 49% in strategic sectors such as energy, AI, semiconductors, data management and cybersecurity, with the Defense Ministry, Navy and Security Ministry joining the National Foreign Investment Commission and penalties as high as 200,000 times the UMA for noncompliance. The CNIE would set the asset threshold, impose mandatory pre-approval or mitigation measures, and, if no decision is reached within the statutory period, treat the filing as a denial, as Mexico seeks to curb security risks while continuing to attract investment amid US pressure and ongoing USMCA concerns.

Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears — Sep 1, 2026Germany is investigating back-to-back suspected sabotage of its power grid, with incidents at Bergheim and Brandenburg raising concerns about foreign influence and hybrid warfare, amid heightened tensions over Russia's suspected role in other attacks. Authorities say the outages were likely intentional and are examining possible links to foreign powers or extremist groups as the country braces for political volatility.

Derek Foss Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.

British Man Charged With Assisting Russian Intelligence — Sep 9, 2026A 31-year-old British man, Joshua Cammidge, has been charged under the National Security Act with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparing to commit an act of sabotage after alleged contact with the GRU Volunteer Corps, which is tied to Russia's military intelligence. He was arrested in Swindon and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with the investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Elena Vasquez The sabotage angle is what worries me most, since it shows intent beyond just passing information to the GRU.

Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — Sep 10, 2026A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Pentagon Weighs $5 Billion Fluidstack Loan — Sep 10, 2026The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital is weighing a roughly $5 billion loan to Fluidstack to bolster the U.S. data-center supply chain and domestic manufacturing for AI infrastructure, rather than funding new data centers, signaling AI computing power as a national-security asset. While terms are not finalized, the move follows executive actions restricting foreign equipment in critical grids and reflects a broader shift toward treating AI infrastructure as strategic defense-capability investment.

Sam Okafor Treating AI power as a defense priority makes sense given how much it overlaps with military capabilities now.

Nepal seeks foreign expertise after devastating floodsWorld — Aug 29, 2026Nepal says it can manage general search and rescue after the Himalayan floods but needs foreign technical assistance for specialized tasks such as tunnel rescues, restoring transport and communications, identifying and storing bodies, and DNA testing. With nearly 600 people killed and more than 2,000 missing, Kathmandu has also sought Bailey bridges from India and China to reopen critical transport links.

CASEY RYAN: Trump Makes Right Move Cracking Down On University Foreign Funding — May 16, 2025President Donald Trump and his administration are making the right move by targeting the funding that universities receive from foreign nations. For too long, foreign actors have influenced our higher education to…

Biden Says He Is Putting ‘Foreign Governments on Notice’ Regarding Election InterferenceReporting — Jul 20, 2020Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is warning foreign governments against efforts to interfere in the upcoming presidential election. “Foreign interference in the U.S. electoral process represents an assault of the…

Foreign U.S. Treasuries Fall in June — Aug 17, 2026Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in June to about $9.299 trillion, led by declines from Japan, the United Kingdom and China, though holdings are still 2.3% higher than a year earlier. Despite Treasury outflows, inflows into U.S. corporate bonds and equities remained robust, indicating ongoing broad foreign investment into U.S. assets even as Treasury exposure wanes.

Trump Signs Executive Order Putting A Stop To Dark Foreign Money Influence In American Universities — Apr 24, 2025President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring American universities to be more transparent about any foreign donations they accept. The order, “ Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence At…

Tunisian Journalists Rally Over Yousfi Arrest — Sep 8, 2026In Tunisia, protests by journalists and activists over the arrest of Mohamed Yousfi highlight widespread concerns about suppression of independent media and the tightening of freedoms under President Kais Saied, with critics saying charges are politically motivated. Separately, U.S. and international journalism groups oppose proposed DHS restrictions on foreign media visas, arguing the changes would stifle the flow of information and threaten press access at the UN and beyond.

Trump Ireland Visit Draws Protests and Security Disruptions — Sep 8, 2026Protests are planned across Ireland during Donald Trump’s visit, with large demonstrations in Dublin and at Doonbeg during the Irish Open, as Sinn Féin and other groups join to criticize U.S. foreign policy on Gaza and Israel. Irish leaders face a delicate balance meeting Trump while ensuring protests remain peaceful, with demonstrations targeting venues like Shannon Airport and the Doonbeg golf resort.

Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference — Sep 11, 2026Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.

Nicole Hardy Taiwan's quiet outreach to Europe like this is smart and necessary given Beijing's bullying.

Thomas Massie Introduces Bill Forcing AIPAC To Register As Foreign Agent — May 15, 2026Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie introduced legislation Thursday to force the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to register as a foreign agent. Massie introduced H.R. 8809 to amend the Foreign…

Marco Rubio Says US Is Not Walking Away From Foreign Aid, Only ‘Foreign Aid That Is Dumb’ — Feb 11, 2025Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared Monday on SiriusXM to clarify what he said was the U.S. stance on foreign aid under the current administration. Speaking on SiriusXM’s “The David Webb Show,” Rubio addressed…

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