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The U.S. military said in late September that it had permanently stationed MQ-9 reaper drones in South Korea to support surveillance and reconnaissance operations.

“Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to further strengthen defence and security in the region with capabilities that expand the assertion of sovereignty and surveillance.”

The authors emphasize the need for expanded genomic surveillance, active community participation, and global collaboration to reduce the risk of future outbreaks.

The UK Parliament petition opposes the creation of any national ID system and demands the government ditch its plans, which petitioners claim "would be a step towards mass surveillance and digital control".

Oracle would continue as TikTok’s cloud provider and reportedly receive a licensed copy of its algorithm, which it would rework and monitor to ensure it’s free from Chinese government influence or surveillance.