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Around 60 to 70 terrorists are ready to infiltrate into India from across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Jammu and Kashmir DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain. The terrorists are in groups of five or six at different locations and are waiting to be pushed into Indian territory at any time. Swain added that drone droppings activities pose a significant challenge as they enable the smuggling of arms, ammunition, explosives, cash and narcotics. Despite successes in countering enemy attempts, Swain emphasized that the threat remains and sustained efforts are required to reduce the enemy’s ability to destabilize the area. The Army, paramilitary forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are determined to make it difficult for the terrorists to succeed.

The southern border of the United States has witnessed an alarming rise in terrorist concerns, with over 3,500 Chinese nationals and hundreds of individuals from other countries crossing illegally in May. The influx of Chinese nationals has skyrocketed since 2021, with over 24,000 encounters recorded in the current fiscal year. This increase raises concerns about potential national security threats. The crisis at the border continues to be a major issue, with approximately 118,000 migrants apprehended in May. The administration calls for congressional reform and has implemented measures to deal with individuals who exploit the asylum system. Republicans attribute the crisis to the rollback of Trump-era policies and have proposed legislation to address the problem.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has admitted that his country violated the Lahore Declaration, a peace agreement signed with India in 1999. The disclosure came during Sharif’s assumption of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) presidency. The Lahore Declaration aimed to promote peace and stability between the two countries, but Pakistan’s subsequent actions, such as the infiltration of Kargil and support for terrorism, violated the agreement’s principles.

The Biden administration is taking steps to address a loophole that allowed a man on the terrorist watchlist to enter the U.S. and roam free for over a year. The administration will allow officials prosecuting immigration cases to share classified information more easily, a change from a 2004 directive that made such information sharing more difficult.

The Russian government, led by President Vladimir Putin, has announced its intention to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizations. This decision comes three years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and follows Kazakhstan’s similar move in late 2023. Russia has maintained contact with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan and has organized trade talks and other diplomatic initiatives despite international sanctions. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia’s decision recognizes the Taliban’s status as the ruling power in Afghanistan and aims to support its allies in Central Asia. The move is expected to further enhance diplomatic relations between Moscow and Kabul and includes an invitation for Taliban representatives to attend Russia’s major economic forum in June.

An airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza, has killed at least 35 people, mostly women and children, and injured dozens more. The Israeli military has confirmed the strike, saying it targeted a Hamas compound where terrorists were operating. The Palestinian Ministry of Health says there is no hospital in Rafah with enough capacity to handle the number of casualties and that ambulance teams are struggling to find places to transfer them.

The United Nations lowered its flag to half-mast to honor the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, known as the “Butcher of Tehran,” was known for his role in human rights abuses and his support of terrorism. While some nations mourned his death, others expressed relief and criticized the Biden administration’s offer of condolences. The incident sparked a global debate about the erosion of human values and the nature of Iran’s political system, which has been plagued by accusations of sham elections and suppression of dissent.

The United States faces a growing threat from ISIS-K, an offshoot of the terrorist group al Qaeda. The Biden administration’s lax immigration policies are facilitating the illegal entry of individuals affiliated with ISIS-K and other terrorist organizations into the country. This poses a significant risk to national security, as these individuals could potentially carry out attacks on U.S. soil. The administration must take immediate action to secure the border and enforce immigration laws to protect American lives.

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all Sri Lankan nationals, from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Monday. The suspects are being interrogated to gather information about their module and motive for being present at the airport.

Republicans are criticizing the Biden administration’s refusal to release information on the nationalities of individuals apprehended at the southern border who are on the terrorist watchlist. Fox News filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking this data, but Customs and Border Protection (CBP) denied the request citing privacy concerns. Despite the denial, Republicans argue that the privacy concerns are outweighed by the public’s right to know where potential national security threats are coming from. The FOIA request revealed that there have been 80 encounters with individuals on the TSDS between ports of entry this year, compared to 172 in 2023 and 98 in 2022.