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Al Jazeeraworld1 day ago
Mali Army and Rebels Both Claim Success After Ambush Near Tabankort
Mali’s military said it began fighting back after an ambush on a convoy traveling from Anefis to Gao on 18 July 2026. Rebel groups claimed responsibility and released images of captured soldiers.
prnewswire.compolitics4 days ago
Pentagon Withholds Annual GAO Report on F-35 Program Pending Classification Review
The Department of War prevented public access to a Government Accountability Office assessment of the F-35 Lightning II jet program. The GAO said the document included information flagged by the Pentagon.
Varietyfinance6 days agoUpdated
Actress Wai Ching Ho, Known for Roles in Daredevil and Other Series, Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, known for playing Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, died at age 82 after suffering a stroke. Co-stars Peter Shinkoda and Perry Yung confirmed the death in Instagram posts. Her 43-year career included nearly 70 roles across television and…
dailywire.comfinance12 days ago
GAO: LRSO Missile Testing Delayed Four Months Due to B-52 Availability; Air Force Keeps 2027 Production Goal
The Government Accountability Office reported a four-month delay to initial capability for the AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff missile. Low availability of B-52 bombers, the only platform used for flight testing, contributed to the setback.
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France 24politics14 days ago
Jihadist and Tuareg Groups Capture Kidal, Overrun Positions in Northern Mali
Mali's military junta faces coordinated attacks by JNIM and its Tuareg ally FLA across the north. France 24 reported the groups seized Kidal in May and overran positions in Gao despite Russian support for government forces.
theconversation.comworld17 days ago
GAO Reports Navy E-130J Program Delayed One Year but Secures Funding for Six Pre-Production Aircraft
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released its annual assessment on 2026-07-03. It stated that prior concerns about the E-130J Phoenix II program have become realities, pushing the move to production back by one year.
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cnbc.comfinance19 days ago
GAO Says Pentagon Weapons Testing Office Cuts Reduced Oversight
The Government Accountability Office reported that staffing reductions at the Pentagon's weapons testing office have lowered independent review capacity. The office conducts evaluations of defense systems before deployment.
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sbs.com.auworld19 days ago
Philippine Police Raid Chabad Center on Siargao Island, Arrest Several Israelis
Police and immigration authorities conducted a raid at a Chabad center on the southeastern island of Siargao. Several Israelis were arrested during the operation.
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axios.comworld20 days ago
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Holds Under 350 Million Barrels as of Early June
A GAO report released June 26 found the reserve at its lowest level since the 1980s after releases tied to Ukraine and Iran conflicts. Aging wells and a growing maintenance backlog raise questions about future operations.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
GAO Report Details U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Risks
The Government Accountability Office reported this week that aging infrastructure threatens the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve's ability to operate. President Trump stated Iran violated the ceasefire with drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell and the U.S. rig c…
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
GAO Sends Strategic Petroleum Reserve Audit to House Committee as Congress Funds Repairs and Purchases
The Government Accountability Office delivered its performance audit of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week. Inventories stand at 331.2 million barrels, the lowest level since 1983. The report cites aging infrastructure and incompl…
Defense Newsworld33 days ago
F-35 Mission Capable Rates Reported at 44 Percent in Fiscal 2025
A GAO report shows the fighter jet fleet's full mission capable rate dropped to 25 percent last year. The mission capable rate also declined to 44 percent over the same period.
Breaking Defenseworld37 days ago
Pentagon Accepts GAO Recommendations to Strengthen Civilian Oversight of Special Operations Acquisitions
The Defense Department agreed to three Government Accountability Office recommendations aimed at strengthening civilian oversight of weapons programs for U.S. special operations forces.
nbcnews.comfinance40 days ago
GAO Report Finds Oversight Failures at Camp East Montana but Notes Contractor Has Been Replaced
A federal report released Tuesday found oversight lapses, missing evidence, and three deaths at the Texas immigration detention site operated under a $1.3 billion contract.
nbcnews.compolitics39 days agoUpdated
GAO Report Details Operational Shortfalls at Fort Bliss ICE Facility During Rapid Expansion
A federal audit found unsafe conditions and mismanagement at Camp East Montana contributed to three detainee deaths and millions in wasted funds. The 5,000-bed tent facility opened before construction finished.
thehindu.comscience42 days ago
12.9 Million Chinese Students Begin National College Entrance Exam
Around 12.9 million students registered for this year's gaokao, the multiday test that determines most university admissions in China. The exam began Sunday in Beijing and other cities, with scores scheduled for release later this month.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics45 days ago
Pentagon Reduced Civilian Workforce 10% in 2025, Saving Billions While GAO Cited Inconsistent Impact Analysis
The Defense Department reduced its civilian workforce by roughly 10 percent last year through layoffs, resignations and a hiring freeze. A new GAO report says the Pentagon did not consistently measure effects or prepare a plan to review lessons learned.
msnbc.compolitics47 days ago
GAO Launches Investigation Into FHFA Director Over Referrals
The Government Accountability Office opened a review in December 2025 after the FHFA director referred several critics of President Trump for mortgage-fraud inquiries. The cases involved members of Congress and state and federal officials.
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azernews.azworld47 days ago
Pentagon workforce reductions proceeded with limited prior analysis, GAO reports
A review found the Defense Department reduced civilian staffing without detailed workforce planning before or after the cuts. Officials agreed that future decisions should incorporate more analysis.
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Benzingapolitics47 days ago
GAO to Review Trump Administration's Transfer of Education Programs, Student Loan Collections to Other Agencies
The Government Accountability Office will examine the transfer of Education Department responsibilities, including student loan default collections, to other federal agencies. Senator Elizabeth Warren said she pushed for the investigation.
manilatimes.networld70 days ago
Tropical Depression Caloy Weakens to 55 km/h, 770 km East of Surigao
Caloy (Hagupit) lost tropical storm status on May 10, 2026, with maximum sustained winds dropping to 55 km/h. The system, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility the previous day, is forecast to weaken into a remnant low by Monday. PAGASA reported the country is exper…
nypost.comworld71 days ago
GAO Investigators Review AARO’s Handling of UAP Reports at Military Bases
Two Government Accountability Office investigators nicknamed the “alien girls” are interviewing military personnel about unexplained craft sightings while examining the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office’s reporting processes. The classified probe comes days after the Departmen…
Nbc Newsfinance82 days ago
GAO Reviews DOJ Redactions in Epstein Files at Senators' Request
The Government Accountability Office has launched a review of the Justice Department's handling of redactions in Jeffrey Epstein investigative documents, following a bipartisan senators' request. The probe addresses instances where victims' identities were exposed while others we…
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upi.compolitics82 days ago
GAO Investigates DOJ Compliance with Epstein Files Law
The Government Accountability Office has agreed to investigate the Department of Justice's management of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a bipartisan request from senators and comes amid a lawsuit alleging violations of a transparency law. Separate audits a…
tass.comworld85 days ago
Coordinated Attacks by Militant Groups Target Malian Military Positions
Militant groups including the Azawad Liberation Front and the Group for the Support of Islam launched simultaneous attacks on Malian government forces in multiple locations. Clashes are ongoing in eastern Mali, particularly in Gao. The assaults mark a coordinated push against mil…
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france24.comworld85 days ago
Armed Clashes Erupt at Military Sites in Bamako, Kati, Kidal, and Gao Amid Separatist Activity
Gunmen targeted locations in Bamako and other Mali cities early Saturday, prompting army responses and reports of gunfire. Separatist forces claimed control of areas in the north amid ongoing clashes. The assaults echo past insurgencies in the region.
france24.comworld85 days ago
Militant Group Seizes Key Military Base in Kidal as Malian and Russian Forces Withdraw
The Azawad Liberation Front has taken near complete control of Kidal and large portions of the Gao Region in eastern Mali amid ongoing anti-government operations. The group raised its flag over a military base in Kidal after Malian and Russian forces withdrew. Militants continue…
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GAO Report Details Disparity Between Illegal Vape Market Size and Enforcement Efforts
A Government Accountability Office report examines the scale of illegal e-cigarette products in the US and the federal response. The report identifies challenges in enforcement by agencies including the FDA and Justice Department. Anti-smoking groups have stated that stronger act…
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