#National Security

In a historic first, the U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court has deported Nazira Haji Zada to Afghanistan after she conceded to being an 'alien terrorist'. This marks the inaugural use of the secretive judicial body, established nearly three decades ago to handle national security threats posed by non-citizens.

Militants in Yemen reportedly attempted to use an advanced computational tool from the firm Anthropic to develop guided rockets and missiles, according to a report by The Washington Post. Anthropic stated it blocked some but not all of these illicit requests, highlighting growing concerns over the misuse of powerful digital technologies by non-state actors.

President Donald Trump led a solemn ceremony at the Pentagon on Friday, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks amidst a steady downpour. Joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and military leaders, the event honored the 184 victims and reflected on a quarter-century of national resilience and evolving security strategies.

A CIA officer's arrest with 303 gold bars has prompted a federal investigation, leading to the interview of Steve Feinberg, the Pentagon's second-ranking official, by the FBI. While Feinberg was interviewed as part of the probe into officer David Rush, the FBI has explicitly stated he is not under investigation.

Nigeria's absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights the need for urgent reform in the country's football management, which has significant implications for national unity and security. The failure to qualify for the World Cup is seen as a symptom of deeper systemic issues within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).