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Japan residents urged to shelter as North Korea's military fires missile over country

It's the first time in five years that North Korea's military has sent a missile over Japan.

Axios

Do not ignore any communication shared by NSCS, NSA: PM Modi to ministers

PM Modi said there were instances when notes from the National Security Council Secretariat were not given due importance

The Hindu

PM Modi tells ministers to take info shared by NSCS, NSA seriously in policy making

PM Narendra Modi has told all ministers and secretaries not to ignore background notes or other communication shared by National…

Livemint

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US hits Russia with sanctions for annexing Ukrainian regions

The U.S. has sanctioned more than 1,000 people and firms connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its Central Bank…

The Independent UK

Advocacy group seeks new White House post on hostage cases

The Biden administration should create a new position at the White House National Security Council to focus on cases of…

The Independent UK

US Pacific summit faces rocky start as island leaders reject Washington’s offers

Joe Biden is hosting a landmark summit, but leaked documents seen by the Guardian reveal diplomatic discord over US proposals…

The Guardian - AU

U.S. steps up intel, surveillance after Putin’s nuke threats

But Washington worries that the first signs of a possible attack may come too late.

Politico

Protests planned when court rules on PM's tenure

Several groups plan to demonstrate next Friday when the Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on the tenure…

Bangkok Post

John Kirby: Putin calling up more troops for Ukraine war is a 'sign that he's struggling'

The National Security Council spokesperson also addressed Putin's nuclear threats, saying there will be “severe consequences” if Russia uses nuclear…

Politico

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Biden admin officials worried about potential polio spread

In a series of recent NSC meetings, top health and White House officials have debated how to respond to an…

Politico

Ukraine Security Chief: Nuclear Plant a Threat to the World

The head of Ukraine’s powerful National Security Council says his government is still not fully aware of the situation, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine security chief: Nuclear plant a threat to the world

The head of Ukraine’s powerful National Security Council says his government is still not fully aware of the situation, including…

The Independent UK

US and Iran edge closer to a nuclear deal as Tehran drops some demands

The Biden administration is expected to weigh in this week on Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the…

France 24

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White House launches new war on secrecy

The National Security Council has initiated a behind-the-scenes effort to rein in the classification system. But that means digging in…

Politico

US Denies Making New Concessions to Iran to Revive Nuclear Pact

The US National Security Council denied on Thursday reports that Washington has made new concessions to Iran to revive the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House left Kabul evacuation decisions to final hours, GOP probe claims

The White House said the report is "riddled with inaccurate characterizations, cherry-picked information, and false claims."

Axios

Lt Col Vindman: "Trump is a cult leader"

Salon talks to the retired Army officer about the many threats Donald Trump poses — foreign, domestic, existential

Salon

Beijing cuts U.S. cooperation to protest Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

China has gone ballistic in launching missiles over Taiwan — but the diplomatic bomb it dropped on Washington is mostly…

Politico

Slain al Qaeda leader’s presence in Kabul strains U.S.-Taliban ties

Tensions are high as U.S. officials hurl recriminations at the Taliban for sheltering Ayman al-Zawahri.

Politico

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Kilmeade: "Al Qaeda feels pretty good"

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby strongly disagreed that Ayman al-Zawahri killing was bad news

Salon

White House promises ‘safe and secure’ Pelosi trip to Taiwan, if she goes

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby refused to confirm the visit, but a congressional official and a Taiwanese official said…

Politico

Turkey Says Needs No Permission for North Syria Military Operation

In a Thursday meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish National Security Council discussed ongoing preparations for a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin’s Iran Trip Shows How Isolated Russia Has Become, Says White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House Says Russia Laying Groundwork to Annex Ukraine Territory

Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin’s Iran trip shows how isolated Russia has become - White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its…

Reuters