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The docking of a merchant ship with 21 Pakistani crew members on board at Paradip Port has led to the implementation of heightened security measures, with personnel from the Marine Police, CISF, and Customs Department keeping a close watch on the crew's movements. The Hong Kong-flagged ship '
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U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland and Maria Salazar reintroduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bill aimed at eliminating the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of active-duty servicemembers who apply for naturalization. The legislation seeks to support green card-holding military spouses who want to become U.S.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's statement on the Senate floor condemned the Trump administration for accepting a $400 million private jet from Qatar's royal family, designating it as a "grave national security threat." Schumer demanded answers on how the jet would be secured and
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The Trump administration's new approach to policing the US-Mexico border has led to hundreds of immigrants being charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone in New Mexico and western Texas. Since late April, several hundred immigrants have been charged with trespassing in the zone, which
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Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed their criticism of President Trump's plan to accept a $400 million gift of a plane from Qatar to serve as Air Force One, calling it a blatant example of corruption and a grave national security threat. The proposal, valued at roughly $400 million,
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The controversy surrounding the potential acquisition of a Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar has sparked a heated debate in Washington, with critics on both sides of the aisle questioning the ethics and national security implications of such a move. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, given Trump'
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US House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02) led a bipartisan group of members to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to explore the agency's use of open-source intelligence to support warfighters and ensure a robust national security posture. The visit
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Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX) have introduced H.R. 3068, the Missile Technology Control Revision Act. This legislation aims to modernize U.S. missile technology export controls, removing unnecessary regulatory barriers and bolstering national security. The bill's sponsors argue
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Senate Democrats are putting a hold on Justice Department nominees until the Trump administration provides full transparency on "Qatari influence" over the White House, specifically regarding a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by the Qatari royal family. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed concerns over the
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Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji has sounded a dire warning to the country's lawmakers, emphasizing that the agency's funding shortfalls pose a significant risk to national security. Haji revealed that the military has not received new equipment in over a
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ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan emphasized the critical role of satellites in safeguarding the country's security and safety. In his address at the 5th Convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University in Imphal, Dr. Narayanan stated that 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock to ensure the safety and
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Pakistan is poised to welcome a suite of short-term economic relief measures, including a 60-year low inflation rate, remittances nearing $4 billion in a month, and a current account surplus of nearly $1 billion. Additionally, the country can expect inflows of $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including
