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Trump Administration Pauses U.S. Visa Appointments Worldwide 
27
Aug

Trump Administration Pauses U.S. Visa Appointments Worldwide 

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Global Pause Comes as Washington Launches New Consular Screening Training The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, as the State Department begins a global training programme for consular officers. The State Department says the initiative is intended to provide consular officers with additional training on how […]

Tinubu Boosts Armed Forces' Salaries Amid Security Challenges
06
Aug

Tinubu Boosts Armed Forces’ Salaries Amid Security Challenges

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the country’s armed forces in a move aimed at improving troop welfare and strengthening national security. The presidency announced that the pay rise is intended to boost morale among military personnel as Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, armed banditry, kidnapping, […]

U.S. Senate Confirms Jay Clayton As Director Of National Intelligence
29
Jul

U.S. Senate Confirms Jay Clayton As Director Of National Intelligence

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Trump Ally to Lead America’s Intelligence Community Clayton Pledges Stronger Coordination and Objective Intelligence The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, approving his nomination following consideration of his qualifications and vision for the U.S. intelligence community. Clayton, who previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

22
Jul

War in Iran Has Cost the United States $37.5 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says

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The United States has spent approximately $37.5 billion on its military campaign against Iran, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned lawmakers that additional funding will be needed to sustain operations as fighting continues across the region. Speaking before Congress, Hegseth said the figure includes both current expenditures and projected costs through the […]

President Trump Orders Release Of 2020 Election Intelligence Files 
17
Jul

President Trump Orders Release Of 2020 Election Intelligence Files 

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Trump Announces Probe Into 2020 U.S. Presidential Election China Rejects Allegations of Election Interference U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the immediate declassification and release of intelligence related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, saying the documents will shed light on alleged foreign efforts to influence the electoral process. President Trump said newly declassified files […]

16
Jul

Lebanon Vows to End Hezbollah’s Military Role as Government Pushes for State Control

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Lebanon’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Hezbollah’s independent military role, declaring that all weapons and armed authority must ultimately be placed under the control of the Lebanese state as the country seeks to strengthen national sovereignty and implement long-delayed reforms. The announcement comes amid growing international pressure and renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize […]

Iraq Reaffirms Commitment to Sovereignty and Regional Stability
04
Jul

Iraq Reaffirms Commitment to Sovereignty and Regional Stability

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President Says Government Will Address Armed Groups Through State Authority Iraq Reaffirms Commitment to Sovereignty and Regional Stability Iraqi President Nizar Amidi has reaffirmed that placing all weapons exclusively under state control remains the most important security priority facing Iraq. Speaking on the government’s security agenda, President Amidi said there would be no reversal of […]

25
Jun

Russia Says BRICS Must Play a Key Role in National Security

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Moscow Calls for Greater Security Cooperation Within Expanding BRICS Bloc Russia has called for BRICS to play a greater role in addressing national and international security challenges, arguing that the rapidly expanding bloc must become a more influential platform for coordinating responses to emerging global threats. The comments come amid growing geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts […]

17
Mar

Top US Security Official Joe Kent Resigns, says Iran Posed No Imminent Threat

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A senior U.S. national security official has resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s war with Iran, declaring that Tehran did not pose an immediate threat to the United States directly contradicting the central justification for the ongoing military campaign. Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stepped down on Tuesday, becoming the first […]

US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
02
Nov

U.S. Clarifies Nature of Nuclear Weapons Tests: No Explosions Planned

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The U.S. government has clarified that the nuclear weapons testing ordered by President Donald Trump will not involve actual nuclear detonations. Speaking during an interview on Sunday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright explained that the upcoming exercises are focused on what officials refer to as system tests procedures designed to assess the reliability and readiness of […]