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A US State Department report acknowledges Pakistan's progress in combating terrorist financing, particularly after its removal from the FATF grey list. However, the report also reveals a concerning 50% surge in terrorist attacks in 2023, primarily i...

Top diplomats from the U.S., Turkey, the EU, and Arab nations convened in Jordan to discuss Syria's future after President Assad's ouster. They agreed on a new government that respects minority rights, maintains Syria's unity, and combats terrorism....

Ukraine's new State Logistics Operator (DOT) combats corruption in military procurement, saving 25% on nonlethal goods. DOT's digital system, DOT-Chain, streamlines the process, despite resistance from traditional bureaucrats. NATO officials are mon...

Syria's top Kurdish commander accuses the U.S. of abandoning its Kurdish allies amid renewed fighting with Turkish-backed forces. The SDF general warns that the U.S. inaction risks an ISIS resurgence, as Kurdish fighters are diverted from guarding I...

Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP for alleging US involvement in destabilizing India, calling it an embarrassment. The US rejected the BJP's claims, defending media freedom and its support for independent organizations. The BJP's accusations stemmed...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and subsequent U-turn sparked a political crisis. Opposition parties filed an impeachment motion after troops stormed parliament. Yoon apologized but faces investigation for insurrect...

India's ruling BJP has accused the U.S. State Department and "deep state" actors of colluding with journalists and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to destabilize the country. The BJP claims the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)...

China released three American men and three Uyghurs. Among them was Ayshem Mamut, a 73-year-old who reunited with her family in Virginia after 20 years. This exchange was part of a deal involving the release of Chinese spies from the US. Persistent ...

President-elect Trump's team is considering direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to de-escalate the risk of armed conflict. Trump believes a personal approach, building on their past interactions, could be key to renewed engagem...

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed and instructed staff to shelter in place due to a potential significant air attack. This follows Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory, a move that prompted warnings of...

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and ex-WWE executive, as the new Secretary of Education. McMahon’s nomination aligns with Trump’s aim to reduce the federal government's...

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk are plotting a bold and historic overhaul of the U.S. federal government. Spearheading a dramatic efficiency campaign under Donald Trump’s leadership, the duo is targeting massive cuts across agencies, with the Departme...

At a Mar-a-Lago gala, President-elect Donald Trump announced North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his pick for Interior Secretary. Burgum, a former software executive and staunch Trump supporter, is expected to prioritize increasing oil, gas, and mi...

Iran has allegedly detained Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist. The U.S. State Department confirmed his imprisonment but Iran has not acknowledged it. Valizadeh had been previously detained and now faces a case in Iran's Revolutionary Co...

Indian firms sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly supporting the Russian military haven't broken any Indian laws, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA is communicating with the U.S. to clarify the situation, stressing that these fi...

The U.S. State Department has approved a $2 billion sale of missiles and radar systems to Taiwan, including battle-tested NASAMS from Ukraine. This sale aims to enhance Taiwan's defensive capabilities amidst rising Chinese military pressure, support...

Israel and its enemies, Hamas and Hezbollah, pledged to continue fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, dashing hopes that the death of Yahya Sinwar could end the escalating war. With over a year of conflict, Western leaders saw Sinwar's death as an opportun...

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for plotting an Election Day attack inspired by ISIS. Tawhedi, who arrived in 2021, had planned to target large crowds and had ordered weapons. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel has started limited ground raids against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The attacks are supported by air force and artillery and aim to eliminate immediate threats. Heavy shelling and drone activity have been rep...