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"We paid tens of millions in cash as rewards to the Pakistani intelligence
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou revealed that the CIA funded Pakistan's ISI, tracked al-Qaeda targets, and linked Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to al-Qaeda. He highlighted mistrust within ISI, US-Pakistan transactional ties, post-9/11 strategies, and his whistleblowing on CIA torture, which led to his
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"Not confronting AQ Khan head-on was a mistake": Ex-CIA agent speaks on US
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an interview with ANI, John Kiriakou, who spent 15 years in the CIA as an analyst and later in counterterrorism operations, said that the US had precise operational details of Khan, including his daily routine and residence. However, the agency was instructed not to act, following diplom
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“Osama bin Laden escaped disguised as a woman, US translator was an Al-Qae
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a key revelation, former CIA Officer John Kiriakou has said that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, who was the most wanted terrorist for the United States after terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had escaped from Tora Bora hills in the guise of a woman.
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"Saudis came to us and said, 'Please leave him alone'": Ex-CIA agent on US
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an interview with ANI, the former agent, who spent 15 years in the CIA as an analyst and later as part of its counterterrorism operations, said the US had full operational details of Khan, including his whereabouts and daily routine, but was told to stand down following Saudi pressure.
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"We believed India and Pakistan would go to war in 2002," says former CIA
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou recounted his counterterrorism work in Pakistan, highlighting India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan-backed terror groups, U.S. reliance on Islamabad, and Saudi-Pakistan ties. He warned of nuclear risks, praised India's restraint, and noted shifting global powe
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"We support good relations with all countries": Taliban govt urges US to r
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan seeks good relations with all countries, including the US, focusing on economic and political ties. The Islamic Emirate urged reopening the US Embassy in Kabul, while experts say Washington's long-term policy on engagement with Afghanistan remains uncertain amid ongoing debates a
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"Productive conversation occurring between Canada and India," Canadian FM
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Anand said that matters of public safety are of utmost importance, and that is why Canada enlisted Bishnoi Gang as terrorist organization.
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EU and India hold joint counterterrorism training to strengthen defences a
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release
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Pakistan under fire as Quetta burials expose grim reality in Balochistan
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The security operations in Balochistan have long been under scrutiny due to allegations of human rights violations. Several human rights organisations and local activists have accused Pakistani security forces of conducting "fake encounters" and extrajudicial killings under the guise of coun
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Bangladesh: New crackdown under anti-terrorism law
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The United Nations human rights team in Bangladesh should immediately seek the release of those arbitrarily detained and encourage the authorities to uphold rights and prosecute all those who use unlawful political violence.
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"We are interested in providing all-round assistance to Afghanistan's figh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on the sidelines of the 7th meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
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Transnational organised crime a concern for both India, Canada: MEA
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Canadian federal government earlier this week listed the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code giving authorities the power to freeze assets, block funding, and prosecute members under "anti-terrorism" laws.
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