An Australian army officer lost his security clearance after ASIO deemed him loyal to Israel over Australia. He admitted to withholding information about Israeli military training and stated he would give classified information to the Israel Defense Forces if asked, risking espionage or foreign interference.
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At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against "armed Taliban" in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday.tally.
A Vanity Fair report dismissed the rumors of Barack Obama-Michelle Obama impending divorce and Barack Obama-Jennifer Aniston dating, crediting the rumors to prominent MAGA people like Meghan McCain, Megyn Kelly. Citing an unnamed source, the VF report said all these rumors are beyond absurd and the Obamas are not getting divorced.
An American doctor in Connecticut and an immigration attorney in Boston received alarming emails from the Department of Homeland Security, demanding they "leave the country immediately." Both women, born in the U.S., are seeking legal counsel. DHS acknowledged the error, attributing it to non-personal email addresses provided by aliens, and stated they are addressing the issue on a case-by-case basis.
One person was killed and several others injured when security personnel thwarted an attack on a Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar. The attack was launched by locals after a man was detained for not having documents for his motorcycle. Air Force personnel fired blank shots to protect the base, denying allegations of firing live bullets.
Left-wing political parties are experiencing a significant decline in popularity globally, averaging just 45% of votes in recent elections. The Right secured a notable 57% of the average votes. This trend follows Donald Trump's election win, with predictions of similar losses for the Left in Canada, Australia, and Germany. Experts cite immigration policies and rising identity politics as contributing factors.
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has been detained by US immigration authorities. The university is collaborating to provide internal support and was not previously informed. University officials emphasize a commitment to the safety of affected community members. State Senator Doron Clark criticizes the federal agency's presence near the campus.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that the Donald Trump administration has decided to cancel 83 per cent of the USAID programs after six weeks of review. In his X post in which he announced the crucial decision, Rubio thanked DOGE but did not mention Elon Musk with whom he reportedly had a major fallout.
During his annual 'Direct Line' address, Vladimir Putin proposed providing more appealing alternatives to internet pornography to combat its perceived contribution to 'moral decay.' He acknowledged the global nature of this issue. Putin also reflected on the Ukraine conflict, suggesting earlier action would have been preferable, and speculated on Zelensky's potential future abroad.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addressed Greenland's sovereignty during her visit, affirming US territorial annexation is not acceptable. Her trip, aimed at showing solidarity amidst US pressure, follows critiques from US Vice President JD Vance. Highlighting support, Frederiksen's visit underscores Greenland's favor for independence from Denmark, not US control, amidst strained US-Denmark relations.