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US spy agencies split over China election intel
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US spy agencies split over China election intel

The documents include internal FBI emails, intelligence assessments and inter-agency correspondence that reveal officials disputed both the strength of available intelligence and how it should be presented to policymakers during the election year.One set of records shows the FBI recalled an intellig

China sought Trump's defeat, CIA files allege
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China sought Trump's defeat, CIA files allege

Announcing the release from the White House, Trump said the intelligence records showed that Beijing wanted him defeated because of his administration's policies towards China, including tariffs and military expansion."China engaged in other election-related activities to undermine my first administ

Trump Admin defends lighter US bank regulation
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Trump Admin defends lighter US bank regulation

Appearing before the Senate Banking Committee to present the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) semi-annual report to Congress, Acting Director Russell Vought said the agency had been transformed from what he called an activist regulator into one focused on enforcing laws within its statu

US envoy vows Cambodia scam crackdown
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US envoy vows Cambodia scam crackdown

Christopher Anderson, appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his confirmation hearing, said Cambodia had "the opportunity to be a growing partner, not a strategic vulnerability" and pledged to advance US interests through stronger security cooperation, economic engagement and re

US unveils visa curbs on far-left groups
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US unveils visa curbs on far-left groups

The new policy will restrict entry into the United States of foreign nationals who have "supported or incited acts of terrorism; supported violent criminal activity; participated in economic sabotage; financed, recruited, or provided logistical support for violent or criminal actions committed by Fa

Iran broke deal, faces consequences: US
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Iran broke deal, faces consequences: US

Speaking at the White House daily briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran had breached a key provision of the agreement by firing on commercial vessels, prompting the administration to respond militarily."I've spoken with the President about this as recently as an hour ago.

Trump to unveil election integrity findings
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Trump to unveil election integrity findings

At a White House press briefing, Leavitt announced that Trump would address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern "on protecting the integrity of our elections" and encouraged "every American to tune in".The White House Press Secretary repeatedly declined to discuss the contents of the address in detail, say

J&K: SIA frames charges in narco-Terror case
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J&K: SIA frames charges in narco-Terror case

A statement said: “In a breakthrough against narco‑terrorism and cross‑border terror financing, the Special NIA Court has ordered the framing of charges in a landmark case investigated by the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, clearing the way for the trial of members of an alleged Pakistan‑

Foreign student, journalist and research scholars visa rules tightened
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Foreign student, journalist and research scholars visa rules tightened

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the final regulation eliminates the "duration of status" framework for non-immigrant visa holders in the F, J and I categories. Under the new rule, foreign students, media representatives and exchange visitors will be admitted for the length of their ap

US restores tougher public charge rule
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US restores tougher public charge rule

The department said the move aligns immigration policy with what it described as Congressional intent that immigrants should be self-reliant and not depend on taxpayer-funded public benefits."The Trump administration is upholding the rule of law and protecting American taxpayers from subsidising ali

US to tighten terror finance crackdown
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US to tighten terror finance crackdown

Bessent, addressing the State Department's Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, said terrorist organisations increasingly exploit legitimate financial institutions and charitable structures to conceal funding and sustain operations across borders."At President Trump's direction, the

Calls grow against Bangladesh's continued persecution of journalists
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Calls grow against Bangladesh's continued persecution of journalists

In a joint statement, the organisations also raised concerns over the ongoing pre-trial detention of Rupa, Babu, and two other journalists, Shakil Ahmed and Shyamal Dutta, in other cases connected to the 2024 mass protests that ousted the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.Bangladesh’s Intern