Stabilitas Flashpoints
December 31, 2016
Stabilitas uses artificial intelligence to ingest and analyze news reporting from around the world. Flashpoints is an automated collection of notable events that have been identified by our machine learning logic and labeled as significant.
Israel warns citizens on New Year travel to India
thehindu.com and 13 other sources
It said travelers should be wary of New Year's celebrations especially in places packed with tourists such as beach parties and markets.
Australia kicks off global New Year party defying terror threat
capitalfm.co.ke and 10 other sources
Some 2,000 extra officers will be deployed following the arrest of a man for allegedly making threats against Sydney's big show in an online blog.
Taiwanese president plans 2 US stops, irking China
timesofindia.indiatimes.com and 7 other sources
Beijing regards the self-governing island as part of China and officials have raised concerns after Trump this month questioned a U.S. lawmakers often meet with Taiwanese presidents when they transit through the U.S.
What are Stabilitas Flashpoints?
The purpose of 'Flashpoints' is to bring reporting that might be lost in the wake of more prominent stories to the surface and aid security professionals in keeping their team safe and informed.