President Donald Trump has rescinded Biden-era limits on counterterrorism drone strikes and commando raids outside conventional war zones, giving field commanders greater autonomy to carry out strikes without White House approval. This move increases the likelihood of airstrikes targeting terrorism suspects in non-traditional battlefield zones, posing a greater risk to civilians. The change was quietly implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reverting back to rules Trump put in place in 2017 and revoking those signed by Biden in 2022.
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Woman From UP, On Death Row For Killing A Child, Executed In UAE
An Indian woman, Shahzadi Khan, facing a death sentence in the UAE, was executed on February 15, 2025, for allegedly killing a four-month-old child in Abu Dhabi. The Indian embassy received official communication about her execution on February 28, with her cremation scheduled for March 5, 2025. Khan's father had sought information on her legal status, and the court called it a "sad and unfortunate" incident after the Ministry's submissions. Full Article
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