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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says Israel serves as an important example for Taiwan as it works to strengthen its defenses against growing threats from China. In remarks released Tuesday, Lai referenced the Biblical story of David and Goliath, saying Taiwan must be prepared like David to stand firm against larger authoritarian forces. “Israel’s determination in […]