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  US Defence Secretary Austin lands in India, set to discuss free and open Indo-Pacific with Rajnath

  India | June 04, 2023 20:29 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Austin are set to discuss in their talks on Monday General Electric's proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and New Delhi's plan to procure 30 MQ-9B armed drones at a cost of over USD 3 billion.

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  US accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘aggressive’ action near US plane; Beijing responds

  World | May 31, 2023 23:46 IST

  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters at a daily briefing that China would keep taking measures it deems necessary to safeguard its sovereignty.

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  China blasts US report, reiterates 'no 1st use' nuke policy

  World | December 06, 2022 20:58 IST

  The Pentagon last week released an annual China security report that warned Beijing would likely have 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035, and that it has provided no clarity on how it plans to use them.

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  Taliban comes under scrutiny as US kills al-Qaeda leader in Kabul

  World | August 02, 2022 16:18 IST

  The Taliban initially sought to describe the strike as America violating the Doha deal, which also includes a Taliban pledge not to shelter those seeking to attack the U.S. — something al-Zawahri had done for years in internet videos and online screeds.

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  United States building "small cities'' at bases for Afghans

  World | September 04, 2021 14:51 IST

  Air Force General Glen VanHerck, who heads US Northern Command, said there were over 25,000 Afghan evacuees being housed at the 8 bases as of Friday.

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  Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security

  World | August 31, 2021 13:56 IST

  In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac. The commandos in camouflage uniforms proudly posed for photos.

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  13 US service members killed, 18 injured in ISIS attack in Kabul: Pentagon

  World | August 27, 2021 6:43 IST

  Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday

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  Police headquarters falls to Taliban in southern Afghanistan

  World | August 12, 2021 11:37 IST

  Fighting raged in Lashkar Gah, one of Afghanistan's largest cities in the Taliban heartland of Helmand province, where surrounded govt forces hoped to hold onto the capital after the militants' weeklong blitz has seen them already seized 9 others around the country.

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  US keeping distance as Afghanistan forces face Taliban rout

  World | August 12, 2021 11:24 IST

  Joe Biden has made clear he has no intention of reversing the decision he made last spring, even as the outcome seems to point toward a Taliban takeover. 

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  Fully prepared to continue negotiation with Iran: US

  World | July 30, 2021 6:31 IST

  Blinken made the remarks after he met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, the Xinhua news agency reported.

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  US 'really messed it up' in Afghanistan, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

  World | July 28, 2021 17:27 IST

  Imran Khan also said that the only good solution to Afghanistan’s situation is through a political settlement that is 'inclusive' and involves all factions, including the Taliban.

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  'Consequences to be unbelievably bad': Ex-US President George Bush criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal

  World | July 15, 2021 13:19 IST

  It seems like they're just going to be left behind to be slaughtered by these very brutal people. And it breaks my heart, George Bush said in an interview.

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  US pull out from Afghanistan may push some militants into Kashmir: Indian Army

  India | June 26, 2021 9:05 IST

  The Army has said that the US pull out from Afghanistan may push some militants into Kashmir, but the security forces are ready to tackle any situation.

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  Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO

  World | May 01, 2021 12:07 IST

  The final phase of ending America's “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last US and NATO troops by the end of summer.  

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  Afghan economy can't withstand US aid cut, COVID-19 impact

  World | March 27, 2020 12:42 IST

  The Afghan economy cannot withstand the $1 billion aid cut by the US and the financial pressures originating coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey. 

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  US-Taliban to sign agreement today; India to attend event

  World | February 29, 2020 10:56 IST

  The United States will sign an agreement with the Taliban as part of its efforts to bring lasting peace in war-torn Afghanistan, President Donald Trump announced on Friday.

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  US and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan

  World | February 15, 2020 6:31 IST

  The United States and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary truce that, if successful, would open the way for a deal that would bring American troops home from Afghanistan and end 18 years of war.  

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  Industrial security pact represents historic progression between India, US: Lockheed VP Vivek Lall

  World | January 09, 2020 9:22 IST

  The Industrial Security Agreement (ISA) represents a historic progression between India and the US, and is set to facilitate close technology transfer with the Indian private industry, a top Lockheed official has said. The agreement, which was signed during the December 2019 2+2 Dialogue, will also ease the process of doing business, including applying for licences to support mutual interests, said Vice President (Strategy and Business Development) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Vivek Lall.

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  Four friends Iran can call on if conflict engulfs region

  World | January 03, 2020 20:33 IST

  If Iran decides to follow through on its vow of harsh retaliation for the killing of its top general, it can call upon heavily armed allies across the Middle East that are within easy striking distance of U.S. forces and American allies.

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  Labelled a 'terrorist' during campaign, Ravinder Bhalla becomes first Sikh mayor of Hoboken city in US

  World | November 08, 2017 11:19 IST

  Ravinder Bhalla has become the first ever Sikh mayor of New Jersey's Hoboken city.