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NDTV
18-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Dream Of Serving As An Army Officer? SSC Tech Entry For Engineers Now Open
The Indian Army has opened the online application window for the 66th Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Entry for both men and women. The course, set to commence in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai, offers a direct entry path for engineering graduates into the armed forces. The application process began on July 16 and will remain open until August 14, 2025. A total of 379 positions are available - 350 for male candidates and 29 for female candidates. Who Can Apply? Applicants must hold a BE/BTech degree in relevant engineering disciplines. Those currently in the final year of their engineering programme may also apply, provided they complete their degree by April 1, 2026, and furnish proof of qualification within 12 weeks of joining the academy. Additionally, for certain non-technical posts under the SSCW (Non-Tech) category, candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible. Age Limit Only candidates aged between 20 and 27 years as of April 1, 2026, are eligible to apply. Selection Process The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which includes two stages: initial screening (OIR and PPDT tests) and main selection rounds (psychological tests and Group Testing Officer tasks). Candidates who pass these stages will undergo a medical examination before the final merit list is prepared. Notably, there is no written exam for this recruitment cycle—selection will be purely based on academic performance and SSB assessment. How To Apply Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal — Applications must be submitted before the deadline of August 14, 2025. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification before submitting their applications to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
Shafaq News
01-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
US-Iraq collaboration deepens despite "anti-American" sentiment
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington Despite escalating armed groups' attacks and deep-rooted public opposition, Iraq and the United States are pushing ahead with renewed security and energy collaboration. According to a report by the Atlantic Council, even without the current conflict between Israel and Iran, the prospects for future US-Iraq relations have often appeared dim. Due in part to the reduced threat from ISIS, and also to public opposition to US military presence under Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Washington and Baghdad agreed to reduce the role of US forces in combating ISIS and transition to a new security relationship. The report said that hostilities intensified in Iraq following US backing of Israeli operations in Gaza after October 7, 2023, prompting a wave of anti-American demonstrations and attacks on US-affiliated businesses. These developments, coupled with scaled-back military coordination, narrowed the space for broader cooperation. Nonetheless, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's April 2024 visit to the US signaled an effort to deepen strategic ties. In Houston, he signed agreements granting American energy companies preferential treatment over Chinese firms, and concluded deals with US defense contractors for equipment and training.
Nahar Net
03-06-2025
- General
- Nahar Net
US says to eventually reduce military bases in Syria to one
by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 June 2025, 16:08 The United States has begun reducing its military presence in Syria with a view to eventually closing all but one of its bases there, the U.S. envoy for the country has said in an interview. Six months after the ouster of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, the United States is steadily drawing down its presence as part of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), a military task force launched in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group (IS). "The reduction of our OIR engagement on a military basis is happening," the U.S. envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said in an interview with Turkey's NTV late on Monday. "We've gone from eight bases to five to three. We'll eventually go to one." But he admitted Syria still faced major security challenges under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist-led coalition toppled Assad in December. Assad's ouster brought an end to Syria's bloody 14-year civil war, but the new authorities have struggled to contain recent bouts of sectarian violence. Barrack, who is also the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, called for the "integration" of the country's ethnic and religious groups. "It's very tribal still. It's very difficult to bring it together," he said. But "I think that will happen," he added. The Pentagon announced in April that the United States would halve its troops in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, saying the IS presence had been reduced to "remnants".
Roya News
03-06-2025
- General
- Roya News
US begins major military withdrawal from Syria
The US has begun scaling back its military operations in Syria, aiming to maintain only a single base in the country, according to the US envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack. In an interview with Turkey's NTV, Barrack explained that the US military footprint under Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)—the campaign launched in 2014 to combat Daesh—has been steadily decreasing. 'The reduction of our OIR engagement on a military basis is happening,' he said. 'We've gone from eight bases to five to three. We'll eventually go to one.' This drawdown comes six months after the removal of longtime Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad, an event that ended the nation's 14-year civil war. Despite Assad's ouster and the rise of a transitional government led by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Syria continues to face serious security concerns. Barrack acknowledged the ongoing difficulties, highlighting the country's fragmented social fabric. 'It's very tribal still. It's very difficult to bring it together,' he said, but expressed optimism about future unity, adding, 'I think that will happen.'
Ammon
03-06-2025
- General
- Ammon
US to eventually reduce military bases in Syria to one
Ammon News - The United States has begun reducing its military presence in Syria with a view to eventually closing all but one of its bases there, the US envoy for the country has said in an interview. Six months after the ouster of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar Assad, the United States is steadily drawing down its presence as part of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), a military task force launched in 2014 to fight the Daesh group (IS). 'The reduction of our OIR engagement on a military basis is happening,' the US envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said in an interview with Turkiye's NTV late on Monday. 'We've gone from eight bases to five to three. We'll eventually go to one.' But he admitted Syria still faced major security challenges under interim leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa, whose Islamist-led coalition toppled Assad in December. Assad's ouster brought an end to Syria's bloody 14-year civil war, but the new authorities have struggled to contain recent bouts of sectarian violence. Barrack, who is also the US ambassador to Turkiye, called for the 'integration' of the country's ethnic and religious groups. 'It's very tribal still. It's very difficult to bring it together,' he said. But 'I think that will happen,' he added.
