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Patel and Gabbard meet senators at Capitol Hill to garner support

Washington D.C., Dec 10 (UNI) Indian-American nominee for FBI top slot Kash Patel and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), are meeting senators on Capitol Hill this week to secure support for their nominations.
Both face critical confirmation hearings in the coming weeks.
Kash Patel’s meetings focused on his vision for reforming the FBI, with a strong emphasis on transparency and accountability. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a robust statement following his meeting with Patel.
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Half of Americans oppose Trump's tariffs on China, Mexico - Poll

Half of Americans oppose Trump's tariffs on China, Mexico - Poll

18 Jan 2025 | 10:27 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (UNI) A half of Americans do not support US President-elect Donald Trump's plan to increase tariffs on imports from China and Mexico, a survey conducted by research company Ipsos and the New York Times showed.

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5 terrorists killed in operation in NW Pakistan

5 terrorists killed in operation in NW Pakistan

18 Jan 2025 | 7:40 PM

Islamabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

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Afghan police raid drug lab in Kabul

18 Jan 2025 | 7:10 PM

Kabul, Jan. 18 (UNI) Afghanistan's police have discovered and busted a drug lab during an operation in the country's capital Kabul, a statement of Kabul police headquarters said on Saturday.

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Blinken claims 2025 presidential election in Belarus 'cannot be free or fair'

Blinken claims 2025 presidential election in Belarus 'cannot be free or fair'

18 Jan 2025 | 7:10 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (UNI) Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed the upcoming presidential election in Belarus "cannot be free or fair."
"The 2025 presidential election in Belarus cannot be free or fair in the country’s current repressive environment," Blinken said as quoted by the US State Department.

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Gaza ceasefire takes effect on Sunday morning: Qatar's FM

18 Jan 2025 | 6:46 PM

Doha, Jan. 18 (UNI) The Gaza ceasefire will take effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari announced on Saturday.

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