Washington DC, June 12 -- US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday (local time) disclosed that the United States has historically provided funding for more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries.

The revelation, supported by newly declassified documents, has prompted a major policy shift from the Trump administration.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) statement indicated that many of these facilities have engaged in research involving hazardous and highly contagious pathogens, including "Gain-of-Function" research, with what the DNI described as minimal oversight.

"ODNI will continue to work closely with partners across the government to identify where these labs a...