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To Halt Rafah Invasion, CIA Chief Offers Israel Intel On Hamas Leader
The chief of the American spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns has offered intel on Hamas military head Yahya Sinwar in exchange of Israel halting its ground invasion in the Rafah region.
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US, Israel Spy Chiefs, Qatar PM Meet Egyptians On Gaza Truce: Report
CIA director William Burns, Mossad chief David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Egyptian officials in Cairo Tuesday "to discuss a truce in Gaza", Egyptian media reported.
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CIA Director Arrives In Israel Amid Raging Conflict: Report
CIA Director William J Burns, arrived in Israel on Sunday to hold discussions with leaders and intelligence officials, the first stop in a multi-country trip in the region, New York Times reported citing US officials.
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CIA Sees "Once-In-A-Generation" Spy Recruiting Opportunity In Russia
US CIA Director William Burns said on Saturday that the armed mutiny by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was a challenge to the Russian state that had shown the corrosive effect of President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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What Russia Said On Report That US Offered Secret Ukraine Peace Plan
The Kremlin on Friday rejected as a "hoax" media reports that USCIA Director William Burns had travelled to Moscow with a secret peace proposal that involved Ukraine ceding a fifth of its territory to Russia.
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US Intelligence Says Around 15,000 Russians Killed In Ukraine War
The United States estimates that Russian casualties in Ukraine so far have reached around 15,000 killed and perhaps 45,000 wounded, CIA Director William Burns said on Wednesday, cautioning that Kyiv has endured significant casualties as well.
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"China Closely Monitoring Russia-Ukraine Conflict": US Intelligence Director
US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that Beijing is closely monitoring Russia's conflict in Ukraine and that it is affecting China's calculations over Taiwan.
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"Can't Take Lightly": CIA Warns Desperate Putin Poses Nuclear Threat
Russia's setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine could lead President Vladimir Putin to resort to using a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon, CIA director William Burns said Thursday.
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'Xi Unsettled By Ukraine, Didn't Expect Russian Difficulties': CIA Chief
The CIA's director said Tuesday he believes China leader Xi Jinping has been "unsettled" by Russia's difficulties in invading Ukraine, and by how the war has brought the United States and Europe closer.
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CIA Chief Meets Russian Security Council Chief In Moscow
US Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns met with the head of Russia's powerful Security Council for talks in Moscow on Tuesday, the council's press service said.
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CIA Officer Reports 'Havana Syndrome' Symptoms On India Trip: Reports
A CIA officer who was traveling with agency director William Burns to India this month reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome, CNN and the New York Times reported on Monday.
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CIA Director Discusses Afghan Situation With Pak Army, ISI Chiefs In Pakistan
CIA Director William Burns met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt General Faiz Hamid today and discussed issues related to regional security issues and the current situation in Afghanistan, the Pakistan military said.
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CIA Chief Met Ajit Doval In New Delhi Amid Taliban Government Formation
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with US spymaster William Burns in Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting took place on a day when the Taliban announced the names of people who would run Afghanistan.
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CIA Chief Held Secret Meeting Yesterday With Taliban In Kabul: Report
US Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns held a secret meeting in Kabul with Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1: Matt Henry, Trent Boult Strike Before England Recover
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1: Trent Boult picked up two wickets even as half-centuries from Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence took England to 258 for 7 at Stumps at Edgbaston.
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To Halt Rafah Invasion, CIA Chief Offers Israel Intel On Hamas Leader
The chief of the American spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns has offered intel on Hamas military head Yahya Sinwar in exchange of Israel halting its ground invasion in the Rafah region.
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US, Israel Spy Chiefs, Qatar PM Meet Egyptians On Gaza Truce: Report
CIA director William Burns, Mossad chief David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Egyptian officials in Cairo Tuesday "to discuss a truce in Gaza", Egyptian media reported.
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CIA Director Arrives In Israel Amid Raging Conflict: Report
CIA Director William J Burns, arrived in Israel on Sunday to hold discussions with leaders and intelligence officials, the first stop in a multi-country trip in the region, New York Times reported citing US officials.
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CIA Sees "Once-In-A-Generation" Spy Recruiting Opportunity In Russia
US CIA Director William Burns said on Saturday that the armed mutiny by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was a challenge to the Russian state that had shown the corrosive effect of President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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What Russia Said On Report That US Offered Secret Ukraine Peace Plan
The Kremlin on Friday rejected as a "hoax" media reports that USCIA Director William Burns had travelled to Moscow with a secret peace proposal that involved Ukraine ceding a fifth of its territory to Russia.
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US Intelligence Says Around 15,000 Russians Killed In Ukraine War
The United States estimates that Russian casualties in Ukraine so far have reached around 15,000 killed and perhaps 45,000 wounded, CIA Director William Burns said on Wednesday, cautioning that Kyiv has endured significant casualties as well.
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"China Closely Monitoring Russia-Ukraine Conflict": US Intelligence Director
US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that Beijing is closely monitoring Russia's conflict in Ukraine and that it is affecting China's calculations over Taiwan.
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"Can't Take Lightly": CIA Warns Desperate Putin Poses Nuclear Threat
Russia's setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine could lead President Vladimir Putin to resort to using a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon, CIA director William Burns said Thursday.
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'Xi Unsettled By Ukraine, Didn't Expect Russian Difficulties': CIA Chief
The CIA's director said Tuesday he believes China leader Xi Jinping has been "unsettled" by Russia's difficulties in invading Ukraine, and by how the war has brought the United States and Europe closer.
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CIA Chief Meets Russian Security Council Chief In Moscow
US Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns met with the head of Russia's powerful Security Council for talks in Moscow on Tuesday, the council's press service said.
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CIA Officer Reports 'Havana Syndrome' Symptoms On India Trip: Reports
A CIA officer who was traveling with agency director William Burns to India this month reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome, CNN and the New York Times reported on Monday.
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CIA Director Discusses Afghan Situation With Pak Army, ISI Chiefs In Pakistan
CIA Director William Burns met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt General Faiz Hamid today and discussed issues related to regional security issues and the current situation in Afghanistan, the Pakistan military said.
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CIA Chief Met Ajit Doval In New Delhi Amid Taliban Government Formation
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with US spymaster William Burns in Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting took place on a day when the Taliban announced the names of people who would run Afghanistan.
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CIA Chief Held Secret Meeting Yesterday With Taliban In Kabul: Report
US Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns held a secret meeting in Kabul with Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1: Matt Henry, Trent Boult Strike Before England Recover
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1: Trent Boult picked up two wickets even as half-centuries from Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence took England to 258 for 7 at Stumps at Edgbaston.
