No proof Hamas routinely stole UN aid: Israeli military officials

[ad_1] JERUSALEM: For nearly two years, Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid provided by the United Nations and other international organisations. The govt has used that claim as its main rationale for restricting food from entering the Gaza Strip.But the Israeli military never found proof that the Palestinian militant group had systematically stolen aid […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

‘Bibi acted like a madman’: US officials slam Netanyahu over Syria strikes; White House frustrated, say reports

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks to reporters before a meeting with lawmakers at the Capitol in Washington. (AP) The White House is increasingly concerned about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military actions in Syria, with several senior US officials expressing frustration over what they describe as his unpredictable and aggressive strategy, Axios reported.Citing […]

MAGA multitaskers: Who are the Trump officials with multiple jobs? Meet the six bigwigs running the show

[ad_1] Several senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration are currently holding down more than one top-level role at a time, according to The New York Times.The MAGA supremo’s team says this approach is efficient and cost-saving. However, critics warn it’s a recipe for poor management and conflict of interest. As Trump pushes to […]

FBI’s Kash Patel era: Officials witness polygraph crackdowns and loyalty tests – spark controversy

[ad_1] Since taking over as FBI director, Kash Patel has dramatically increased the use of polygraph tests inside the bureau, not just to vet security risks, but to root out internal dissent. Under his watch, the lie detector has become a controversial tool wielded not only to enforce secrecy, but also to gauge loyalty, with […]

‘Clearly odd’: Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era ‘sir’ rule for women officials; panel formed to set new titles

[ad_1] Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Image credits: PTI) Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday officially revoked a long-standing directive from the Sheikh Hasina administration that required public officials to address her and other senior women officials as “sir.” The order, in effect for nearly 16 years, was deemed ‘inappropriate’ by the Yunus- led government.The decision […]

‘Attention green card holders’: Immigration officials issue new warning to US citizens with criminal history

[ad_1] CBP issued a fresh warning to green card holders with criminal record. The Customs and Border Protection issued a fresh warning to green card holders, reminding them that they are not above the law. Their legal citizenship can be revoked if the authorities deem fit based on their criminal record. “Under our nation’s laws, […]

California’s Madre wildfire explodes; scorching over 70,800 acres of land, fire officials warn of ‘extreme’ weather conditions | World News

[ad_1] California’s Madre wildfire explodes California’s Madre fire has ballooned into the state’s largest active blaze by Friday evening, scorching about 70,800 acres in a remote stretch of Central California north of Santa Barbara and west of Bakersfield. The wildfire, which ignited on Wednesday, July 2, advanced rapidly overnight, doubling its footprint to roughly 35,000 […]

Did Kim Jong-Un remove two officials from a photo?

[ad_1] NK News reported that the photo in left was released in March and the other photo was released in June. A before-and-after photo of a gathering around North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has sparked fear and speculation that Kim has probably executed two senior officials of the administration, as they are nowhere to be […]

Watch: SpaceX test ends in blast at Texas site; all personnel safe, say officials

[ad_1] A SpaceX Starship prototype experienced a major anomaly during a test at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas late Wednesday night, the company said on social media X.The rocket was seen bursting into a giant ball of fire during a routine test. The Starship 36 rocket was undergoing a static fire test at Elon […]