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Tulsi Gabbard flags terror vetting gaps among Afghan evacuees after US withdrawal
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday that roughly 2,000 Afghan nationals who entered the United States following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan are suspected of having links to terrorist organisations, raising renewed questions about the vetting process used during the large-scale evacuation effort. Her remarks added to an ongoing debate in Washington over national security risks tied to the resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans after the collapse of
Tulsi Gabbard flags terror vetting gaps among Afghan evacuees after US withdrawal
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday that roughly 2,000 Afghan nationals who entered the United States following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan are suspected of having links to terrorist organisations, raising renewed questions about the vetting process used during the large-scale evacuation effort. Her remarks added to an ongoing debate in Washington over national security risks tied to the resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans after the collapse of
US imposes new sanctions on global network aiding Iran’s missile and drone programs
The United States has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone development programs. The move underscores Washington’s ongoing effort to curtail Tehran’s military capabilities and disrupt its network of global suppliers. In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, the US Treasury Department confirmed that 32 individuals and companies operating across eight countries—including Iran, the
US imposes new sanctions on global network aiding Iran’s missile and drone programs
The United States has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone development programs. The move underscores Washington’s ongoing effort to curtail Tehran’s military capabilities and disrupt its network of global suppliers. In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, the US Treasury Department confirmed that 32 individuals and companies operating across eight countries—including Iran, the
Russia accuses U.S. of planning missile deployments in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy
Russia accuses U.S. of planning missile deployments in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy
US approves sale of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan under new arms deal
The United States has approved the supply of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, marking a new phase in defence cooperation between the two countries. The US Department of War announced the inclusion of Pakistan as one of several international buyers under a recently modified arms contract with Raytheon, the American defence manufacturer responsible for producing the missile systems. According to the department’s notification, Raytheon received
US approves sale of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan under new arms deal
The United States has approved the supply of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, marking a new phase in defence cooperation between the two countries. The US Department of War announced the inclusion of Pakistan as one of several international buyers under a recently modified arms contract with Raytheon, the American defence manufacturer responsible for producing the missile systems. According to the department’s notification, Raytheon received
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates as Iran Vows Retaliation After Nuclear Site Strikes
The world is on edge as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran reach a new peak following the largest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the US joined Israel in launching precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting three critical facilities — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The most intense strike involved the deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountainside above
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates as Iran Vows Retaliation After Nuclear Site Strikes
The world is on edge as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran reach a new peak following the largest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the US joined Israel in launching precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting three critical facilities — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The most intense strike involved the deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountainside above









