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“We were going to keep Bagram, the big air base, one of the biggest air bases in the world. We gave it to them for nothing. We’re trying to get it back, by the way, okay? That could be a little breaking news.”
– President Donald Trump
I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Trump says US wants Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan back
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. is seeking to reclaim Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, a base abandoned during the 2021 withdrawal and later taken over by the Taliban. Speaking at a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Trump called the withdrawal a “total disaster” and said the U.S. wants the base back partly because of its proximity to western China, which he linked to nuclear weapons development. He did not clarify how the U.S. might negotiate or secure Bagram’s return, nor did the Pentagon confirm any active plans. The Taliban has not yet issued a response. For veterans, Bagram holds deep symbolic weight as the entry and exit point for two decades of war. Trump has previously tied the base to U.S.-China tensions, although experts note that China’s main nuclear facilities are far from Bagram, with the nearest, Lop Nur, around 2,000 km away. The remarks underscore ongoing debate about the U.S. role in Afghanistan and strategic competition with China. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Microsoft pledges $4 billion to build second Wisconsin data center
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Microsoft announced it will invest $4 billion to build a second artificial intelligence data center in Wisconsin, bringing its total planned spending in the state to over $7 billion. The new facility will join the $3.3 billion Mount Pleasant data center, which is on track to open next year, creating about 500 jobs initially and expanding to 800 once both centers are operational. Together, the sites are expected to host the world’s most powerful AI supercomputer, powered by hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips. Microsoft said it will pre-pay for electrical infrastructure to avoid rate hikes, use climate-efficient cooling systems, and offset energy needs with solar projects, though some new fossil fuel generation near the site will also be required. The project, which follows the failed Foxconn factory plans in the same area, will provide long-term skilled jobs for pipefitters, electricians, and IT operators while reinforcing Wisconsin’s role in America’s growing AI and data infrastructure. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Archaeologists Uncover 2,600-Year-Old Clay Seal that ‘Confirms the Bible’
- Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,600-year-old clay seal that may have belonged to the son of Asaiah, a royal servant of King Josiah mentioned in the Bible, offering what some say is strong evidence affirming Scripture’s historical reliability. The seal, inscribed in Hebrew with “belonging to Yed[a‛]yah (son of) Asayahu,” dates back to the late seventh or early sixth century B.C. and still bears an ancient fingerprint. Asaiah appears in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles as one of the officials Josiah sent to seek God’s guidance after the discovery of the Book of the Law. While Asaiah’s son Yedayah does not appear in the biblical record, experts with the Temple Mount Sifting Project say the seal is “highly plausible” evidence of this biblical connection, as such seals were typically reserved for high-ranking officials. Christian leaders, including Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis, have hailed the find as yet another example of archaeology confirming the Bible’s accuracy. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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ChatGPT Targeted in Server-Side Data Theft Attack
- Researchers at Radware uncovered a server-side data theft method called ShadowLeak that exploited ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool to exfiltrate sensitive information without user interaction by embedding hidden instructions in emails, which the AI would then process and send to attacker-controlled URLs directly from OpenAI’s cloud infrastructure. Unlike client-side prompt injection attacks, this technique left no clear traces on the victim’s device and was designed to bypass safeguards by creating urgency and claiming authorization. While OpenAI patched the flaw in August after being notified in June, Radware warned that a large, undiscovered threat surface remains, urging continuous monitoring of AI agent behavior to detect deviations from legitimate user intent. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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US vetoes UN demand for ceasefire, aid access in Gaza
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The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid. Drafted by the 10 elected members of the 15-member council, the proposal also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups. Fourteen members voted in favor, but the U.S. blocked its adoption, marking the sixth time Washington has used its veto since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years ago. Click here to read more.
