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SCOOP: Saudi Arabia gives the US expanded access to bases and airspace for war on Iran. UAE Foreign Minister told Marco Rubio Abu Dhabi is ready for a war to last nine months. “Attitude has shifted towards supporting the US war as a way to punish Iran for strikes” thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/UwiLyfjMQi — Sean Mathews …
HSBC layoffs soon? Wall Street giant may slash 20,000 roles amid AI-led overhaul, says reporthttps://t.co/5gTwVV9Vdz — Mint (@livemint) March 19, 2026 Fears of an AI-driven jobs cull on Wall Street are intensifying after banking giant HSBC revealed it is weighing sweeping layoffs that could hit up to 20,000 workers. The London-based lender is considering cutting …
"Bravo Zulu. U.S. Navy forces in the Middle East are advancing warfighting capability in new ways, bringing more striking power from the sea and setting conditions for using innovation as a deterrent." – Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander https://t.co/TgQ4WLbph3 pic.twitter.com/WUiAVojTht — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 18, 2025 Watch: US Naval Forces Now Have Suicide …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched mandatory Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance at select U.S. airports, expanding its monitoring of communicable diseases among international arrivals. The program, known as TGS, is designed to detect viruses such as influenza A, influenza B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This initiative raises concerns about …
The U.S. government has halted new student visa interviews, signaling a potential shift in immigration policy. The decision comes as officials consider expanding social media vetting for foreign students applying to study in the country. This move could significantly slow down visa processing, affecting thousands of applicants and universities that rely on international students. Secretary …
“A DoD directive has expanded domestic military authority to include LETHAL force. What this means is the Department of Defense now has the power to step in and use lethal force within U.S. borders, even against its own citizens, when it deems lives are at risk. The scope of this authority is chilling because the …
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