President Donald Trump has rescinded Biden-era limits on counterterrorism drone strikes and commando raids outside conventional war zones, giving field commanders greater autonomy to carry out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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Watch: Guwahati submerged as heavy rain causes severe waterlogging
Incessant heavy rainfall in Guwahati over the past 24 hours caused severe waterlogging, prompting rescue efforts from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The downpour, attributed to a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya, resulted in Guwahati recording its highest-ever May rainfall of 111 mm and led to at least 32 fatalities across five northeastern states, including nine in Assam. While a decrease in rainfall intensity is expected, residents in vulnerable areas remain...
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