FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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FBI Drops $10M Bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani Amid US Talks
FBI removes $10M bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani amid US-Afghan talks, signaling possible diplomatic engagement.
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Trump Ally Kash Patel Takes Helm at FBI After Senate Approval
The Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director despite Democratic concerns over his ties to Trump and lack of experience.
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US to Assist Pakistan’s FIA in Modernizing to FBI Standards
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets U.S. Ambassador to discuss FIA modernization to match FBI standards.