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US election results to not affect desire to inflict strategic defeat on Russia — Lavrov
MOSCOW: The Democratic and Republican parties in the United States consider Russia an enemy and will try to inflict a defeat on it regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "There will be presidential...
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Biden on Friday tried to put an optimistic face on the chaotic evacuations taking place at Kabul's airport as US forces scramble to remove US citizens !
President Joe Biden on Friday tried to put an optimistic face on the chaotic evacuations taking place at Kabul's airport as American forces scramble to remove US citizens and vulnerable Afghans from the country. In remarks at the White House, Biden gave...
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In men's tennis, the change of guard is finally happening!
Berlin: Big Three. GenNext. Changing of the guard: It's been a recurring theme that has now played on an endless loop in men's tennis. At the start of every new season over the last five years, the question pops up: will this be the year in which the...
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India: Mutations make Omicron a monster, taking it lightly can reboot pandemic:
New Delhi: Centre tightens rules for flyers from abroad over Omicron scare. In light of the emergence of Omicron variant, the Health Ministry has revised its guidelines for international arrivals in India which will come into effect from December 1, 2021....
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Russia, US implementing agreements reached at Geneva summit to some degree, says Kremlin
Moscow:Moscow and Washington are, to some degree, implementing the agreements they reached at a summit held in Geneva in June, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday. According to him, the US and Russia maintain contact on cybersecurity...
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Myanmar military acts 'flatly unacceptable:U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin!
Washington: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin decried the actions of Myanmar's military rulers on Tuesday and urged a regional bloc to keep demanding an end to the violence. Myanmar, also called Burma, has been wracked by violence by its security forces...
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US State Secretary Antony Blinken lands in New Delhi on two-day India visit!
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday landed in New Delhi for a two-day visit in which he is set to discuss with Indian officials issues related to bilateral relations, the situation in Afghanistan, and other regional matters including,...
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Australian border reopening delayed amid Omicron concerns
Canberra: The Australian government has delayed the reopening of the country's borders amid concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19 . Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday night that the National Security Committee (NSC) has pushed the...
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Afghan forces retake key district in northern province of Balkh from Taliban!
Afghan forces retook control of the Kaldar district in Balkh as clashes continue near the provincial centres in other provinces, according to reports. Kaldar fell to the Taliban a month ago and was recaptured by security forces and members of the public...
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US will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant, White House says!
Washington: The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions "at this point" due to concerns over the highly transmissible Covid-19 Delta variant and the rising number of US coronavirus cases, the White House confirmed on Monday. The decision,...
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US military cannot stay in Syria for long, says Syrian opposition leader!
Moscow: The US military cannot stay in northeastern Syria for long, one of the leaders of the so-called Moscow group of the Syrian opposition, Qadri Jamil, told a news conference looking into the settlement of a decade-long conflict in Syria on Monday....
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German civilian wounded by gunshot on way to Kabul airport, says Berlin!
BERLIN: A German civilian was shot on his way to Kabul airport but is not in a life-threatening condition and will soon be flown out of Afghanistan, a German government spokeswoman said on Friday. "A German civilian suffered a gunshot wound on his way...
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6 Months Before Retirement, Indian Army Killed By Terrorists in Jammu And Kashmir
Jammu And Kashmir: An Indian Army jawan was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Subedar Ram Singh, who was just six months away from retirement, had joined the Army after his father died on duty. Singh, a resident...
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The main problem of Western politicians is that they consider Putin an excellent “chess player,”
MOSCOW: The main problem of Western politicians is that they consider Putin an excellent “chess player,” and since they themselves are trying to play poker, and even with a marked deck, they think about the possibility of outplaying our president. On...
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls new US sanctions 'another act of trade war'
MOSCOW: The new package of anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the United States has become an act of a trade war that is in full swing, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing. "This (the US unveiling of its new package of...
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Senate GOP blocks defense bill, throwing it into limbo!
Washington: Senate Republicans on Monday blocked a mammoth defense policy bill, throwing the legislation into limbo as Congress heads into a packed year-end schedule. The Senate voted 45-51 to start winding down debate on the National Defense Authorization...
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Biden faces new political threat in omicron
Washington: The White House on Monday was dealing with the latest and most serious threat yet to President Biden’s pledge to “shut down” the coronavirus: a new variant that experts worry is easily spread and could elude vaccines. While experts cautioned...
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U.S. To Rethink Pulling Out Troops from Iraq!
Washington: The United States and Iraq are drafting plans to reduce the former’s presence in the latter into a purely advisory role by the end of 2021. A formal announcement is expected on 26 July when Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi visits U.S....
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Pentagon to modernize US bases in Guam, Australia to counter Chinese threats!
Washington: The US plans to modernize the military bases it operates in Australia and on the western Pacific island of Guam to counter the threats emanating from China. The moves have been prompted by the Department of Defense's global posture review....
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US evacuates approx 5,000 people from Afghanistan so far: Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley
WASHINGTON: The US has so far evacuated "approximately 5,000 people" from Afghanistan and its military intends to increase the number of evacuees. According to CNN, this was informed by US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. He...
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Taliban's Anas Haqqani meets ex Afghan Prez Hamid Karzai amid their efforts to form 'inclusive' govt
New Delhi: Amid the crisis in Afghanistan and the Taliban's efforts to form an inclusive government following their resurgence to power, a Taliban commander and senior leader of the Haqqani Network militant group, Anas Haqqani, has met former Afghan President...
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German President Steinmeier: Images at Kabul Airport are embarrassing for Western politics!
BERLIN: German President Frank-Walter SteinmeierIn a statement in the capital, Berlin, he stated that no one could remain indifferent to the images in Kabul and the developments in Afghanistan. “The images of desperation at the Kabul airport are embarrassing...
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Situation Dangerous': Indian Embassy Issues Advisory For Citizens In War-torn Afghanistan!
New Delhi: Indian embassy issued a detailed advisory for all Indians staying, working, and visiting Afghanistan to be extremely cautious concerning their security In view of the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, the Embassy of India in the country...
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Afghanistan crisis: G7 says Taliban must hold their commitments to ensure civilians' safety!
BERLIN: The G7 ministers on Thursday underlined the importance of the Taliban holding to their commitments to ensure the protection of civilians and expressed their concerns by reports of violent reprisals in parts of Afghanistan, UK Foreign Secretary...
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Taliban ready to provide safe passage of civilians to airport: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan!
WASHINGTON: The Taliban told the US that they would provide safe passage of civilians to Kabul airport, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said. "The Taliban have informed us that they are prepared to provide the safe passage of civilians to...