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Intelligence shake-up: Trump administration revokes clearances of 37 officials; critics slam move as political

File photo: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration has stripped security clearances from 37 current and former national security officials, escalating its campaign against intelligence professionals it accuses of undermining the president’s agenda.A memo issued by director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday alleged that those affected had […]

‘Gone full rainbow’: Canadian intelligence agency celebrates pride in online post; draws mixed reactions | World News

Canadian intelligence agency celebrates pride in online post; draws mixed reactions The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) found itself the target of online trolling following its tweet on Pride month celebrations earlier this summer.The controversy stemmed from a tweet posted by @csiscanada that highlighted the agency’s commemoration of Pride Season, featuring performances by Two-Spirit hoop […]

How the UAE Is using artificial intelligence to build the world’s largest Arabic language resources | World News

The UAE is using AI to digitise 20 million Arabic words, 800,000 books, and develop native Arabic language models/Representative image The United Arab Emirates is spearheading an ambitious national strategy to preserve and modernise the Arabic language using artificial intelligence. From comprehensive digital dictionaries to AI-powered readability tools and homegrown language models, the UAE’s cross-sectoral […]

New directive: Israel makes Arabic, Islam studies compulsory for all intelligence officials; here’s why

In a major shift, Israeli military has announced sweeping reforms to its intelligence training, making Arabic language and Islamic cultural studies compulsory for all intelligence personnel, reports Jerusalem Post. The move comes in response to the intelligence lapses that preceded the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.The Israel defence forces (IDF) confirmed that the changes are […]

Tulsi Gabbard’s Report Shakes Obama-Era Russia Claims, Fuels Investigation into Intelligence Misconduct | World News

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard There are stories that refuse to stay buried. This one comes wrapped in a manila folder, half-burnt, half-declassified, and now very much a political grenade.This week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard blew the dust off a long-suppressed House Intelligence Committee report that takes aim at one of the […]

Trump’s AI action plan: US president signs executive orders; seeks to make America leader in artificial intelligence race

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed three sweeping executive orders aimed at reshaping America’s artificial intelligence landscape, most notably taking direct aim at what the White House described as “woke” AI models. The orders are part of Trump’s broader campaign against diversity initiatives and come as he pledges to make the US an “AI […]

Poonam Dhillon speaks out on Sridevi’s intelligence and talent, debunking false rumors; says, “I’ve always been an admirer of her work” : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon, who has won countless hearts with her graceful screen presence and ethereal beauty since the late 70s in Indian cinema, continues to enchant audiences with her timeless charm. Poonam Dhillon speaks out on Sridevi’s intelligence and talent, debunking false rumors; says, “I’ve always been an admirer of her work” Recently, Poonam […]

Trump’s latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects long distrust of spy agencies

Trump’s latest rejection of intelligence assessments reflects long distrust of spy agencies (Image: AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump‘s fights with the intelligence community were a running theme of his first term, as he raged against an investigation into his campaign’s alleged links to Russia. Now, a sequel is playing out as Trump battles to shape […]

‘Will not tolerate China’s exploitation of universities or conduct intelligence collection’: US

US state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce (Reuters Image) The United States on Thursday said that America will not tolerate China’s exploitation of its universities or theft of research, intellectual property, or technologies. While addressing a briefing on Thursday (local time), US state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reassured that the Trump administration is protecting the nation […]

From luxury to liability: Why Qatar’s jet gift to Trump is a nightmare for intelligence officials

US president Donald Trump’s acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar has triggered alarm within the intelligence and diplomatic circles, with experts warning of major security and ethical risks.The lavish 89-seater aircraft, once used by senior Qatari royal Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, features opulent interiors designed by Parisian firm cabinet Alberto […]