The Daily Populous

Sunday October 12nd, 2025 evening edition

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A French Navy frigate has been tracking a surfaced Russian submarine off the coast of Brittany, according to UK Defence Journal, citing a statement from NATO Maritime Command.

In a post shared on social media, NATO stated: “We.

NATO stands ready to defend our Alliance with constant vigilance and maritime awareness across the Atlantic.”.

The vessel was built at the Admiralty Shipyards in Saint Petersburg, launched in 2013, and commissioned a year later.

It is equipped with six 533 mm torpedo tubes capable of launching torpedoes, mines, or Kalibr cruise missiles.

In 2015, its visit to the Spanish port of Ceuta drew criticism from British officials due to its proximity to Gibraltar.

The exercise, which temporarily closed off the area to civilian traffic, was framed as a test of long-range precision strikes using advanced submarine capabilities. »

Senators Warn Trump Administration Is Developing Secret Watchlist of Americans

Authored by truthout.org
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As a result of the directive, the FBI’s domestic terrorism watchlist is expected to double in the coming months, sources told me.

In other words, Slotkin is no hater when it comes to the national security system — which makes her warning especially chilling.

Slotkin also revealed that the Trump administration had refused to provide its list of cartel terrorist groups to Congress, including even the Republican leadership. »

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

Authored by apnews.com

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan said Sunday it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

The Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, leaving 30 Pakistani soldiers wounded.

The Taliban government’s Defense Ministry said early Sunday morning its forces had conducted “retaliatory and successful operations” along the border. »

Indian student allegedly fighting for Russia captured by Ukrainian forces

Authored by bbc.com
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Ukraine has captured an Indian national allegedly fighting for Russian forces, the first known Indian detained in the ongoing war.

Sahil Majothi, 22, from the Indian state of Gujarat, went to Russia to study computer engineering two years ago.

Ukrainian army/Facebook Mr Majothi says he underwent 15 days of training before being sent to the battlefield a year later. »

Pentagon moves $8 billion from research to pay troops

Authored by taskandpurpose.com

The Department of Defense is shifting $8 billion in previously allocated money to pay troops for the middle of the month as the government shutdown continues.

President Donald Trump announced earlier today that he was directing the Department of Defense to use “all available funds” to pay military members on Oct. 15.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives rejected a proposal to pass a stand-alone bill to pay troops. »