authorities

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Yuen, a former Hong Kong police officer who went on to work as the office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, became Wai's contact with Chinese authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

One maker of a counter-drone tool in the hands of the federal authorities explains that their technology can interact and communicate directly in the drone’s language, enabling it to be taken over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Ukrainian companies, particularly smaller business and local authorities, have started investing in solar energy to provide energy during outages.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

It is a dilemma monetary authorities the world over have been grappling with since the war in Iran broke out, fueling higher fuel costs and disrupting supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The authorities only let us out because we had an address to go to.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo