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Govt cuts arms licence issuance by over 90pc

• Only 5,700 non-prohibited-bore arms licences issued in 13 months, Senate body told • Tallal Chaudhry says 60pc of those involved in terrorism incidents in KP and Balochistan were Afghan nationals ISLAMABAD: The federal government has cut the issuance of non-prohibited-bore arms licences by more than 90 per cent, with only 5,700 licences…

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – September 1, 2026

September 1, 2026 Cabinet meeting in Southern Thailand PM Anutin presence in South does not halt daily arson attacks Arson attacks continued well into the period that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the entire cabinet were in Songkla with incidents reported in many parts of the 3 southern most provinces of Thailand.

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Special Prosecutor needs adult supervision – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) needs stronger oversight to prevent its occupant from undermining public confidence in the institution.

  • Special Prosecutor (OSP) needs stronger oversight, argues Martin Kpebu
  • Current Special Prosecutor's conduct and leadership style criticized
  • Law lacks sufficient safeguards to regulate occupant's actions

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Commentary: Revenge for Leipzig – Merz threatens Putin, but a partner must help

It is likely that Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz will officially accuse Russia of a hybrid attack on German infrastructure. But he needs a partner for decisive reactions.

  • Federal government seeks proof of Russia's drone attack on Leipzig Airport.
  • Chancellor Merz plans to accuse Russia of hybrid attack on German infrastructure.
  • Merz aims to deliver decisive response during EU Foreign Ministers meeting.

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Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says

According to Vance, the United States is now at a stage where a significant portion of its activity in the region is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Iran's leadership is willing to disrupt Gulf shipping severely.
  • US focused on ensuring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.
  • US struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island recently.

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Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Sentenced Over Fake Ransom Note

Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing since Feb. 1 The post Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Sentenced Over Fake Ransom Note appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Derrick Callella, 42, sentenced for fake ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case.
  • Received two concurrent five-year probation terms, $200 special assessment.
  • Guilty of harassment via telecommunication device, faces 10-year probation.
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