NATO says Turkey membership 'not in question' after coup
NATO said on Wednesday that Turkey's membership of the military alliance is "not in question" following the failed coup in July as the organisation stressed its "very clear position" of continued support for Ankara.
Aug 10, 2016, 21:47 PM IST
Market blast kills two, wounds 15 in north Afghanistan
A bomb in a crowded in market in the north Afghanistan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Tuesday killed at least two people and wounded 15, police officials said.
Aug 09, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Turkey military purge harming fight against Islamic State: Clapper
Turkey`s purge of its military after a failed coup attempt is hindering cooperation in the U.S.-led fight against Islamic State, James Clapper, the U.S. director of national intelligence, said on Thursday.
Jul 29, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
Turkey's armed forces face deep overhaul in wake of coup
Turkey`s top brass and political leaders were poised to launch a major overhaul of the armed forces on Thursday after a failed military coup that has shaken the nation of nearly 80 million people and alarmed its NATO allies.
Jul 28, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
Pope Francis faces tepid welcome in migrant-wary Poland
A portrait of Pope Francis hanging in Warsaw`s St. Saviour Church is flanked by another, much larger one, showing the smiling late Polish-born pontiff and saint, John Paul II.
Jul 26, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
53 militants killed in Afghan military operations
At least 53 militants were killed in past 24 hours during military operations in Afghanistan, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Week after Turkey coup bid, EU slams `unacceptable` purges
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday faced growing EU criticism over an "unacceptable" crackdown that has seen tens of thousands of people detained or sacked, as supporters celebrated the defeat one week ago of the coup aimed at ending his rule.
Jul 22, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Three French soldiers killed in Libya: French defence ministry
Three French soldiers have been killed in Libya, the French defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
US resumes airstrikes against Islamic State as Turkey reopens air base
The US resumed airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) after Turkey opened its airbase which was closed in the wake of a failed attempted coup on July 16.
Jul 18, 2016, 13:37 PM IST
US-led coalition resumes strikes against IS from Turkey base: Pentagon
The US-led coalition against the IS group has resumed air strikes from a Turkish air base that were suspended after a failed military coup the Pentagon.
Jul 17, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
US-led coalition resumes strikes against IS from Turkey base: Pentagon
The US-led coalition against the IS group has resumed air strikes from a Turkish air base that were suspended after a failed military coup the Pentagon.
Jul 17, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
France says question marks over Turkey's role in fight with Islamic State
France's foreign minister said that questions needed to be asked on whether Turkey was a viable partner in the fight against Islamic State in Syria.
Jul 17, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
No US role in failed Turkish military coup: Kerry
The US has rejected accusations that it was behind the failed military coup attempt in Turkey and said such public insinuations are harmful to our bilateral relations.
Jul 17, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges Turks to defend state after coup `foiled`
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks to remain on the streets on Saturday, as his forces regained control after a spectacular coup bid by discontented soldiers that claimed more than 250 lives.
Jul 16, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Would ask Congress for declaration of war on ISIS: Donald Trump
Trump says, "I would be making it very, very hard for people to come into our country for one thing from terrorist areas. I would be so extreme in terms of documentation."
Jul 15, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
Brexit a chance for closer EU security ties: Germany
The EU should take advantage of Britain`s departure from the union to forge a common security policy.
Jul 13, 2016, 19:27 PM IST
Defence ministers of anti-ISIL coalition to meet in US
US Secretary of Defence Aston Carter will host defence ministers from 34 nations along with senior leaders from countries part of the counter-ISIL coalition and NATO next week to discuss the ongoing military campaign against the Islamic State terror group.
Jul 13, 2016, 11:32 AM IST
Pentagon chief Carter lands in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan Tuesday for talks with President Ashraf Ghani, days after the United States and NATO pledged to keep thousands of troops in the troubled country.
Jul 12, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Moscow accuses NATO of demonising Russia in order to justify alliance's defence plans
The statements made by NATO leaders during the Warsaw summit were aimed at demonising Russia to justify the alliance`s defence plans, which have started to expand dramatically, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.
Jul 10, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
NATO to hold next summit at new Brussels HQ in 2017
NATO's new HQ on the outskirts of Brussels is a futuristic glass-fronted building just across the road from its current nondescript offices, near the city's airport.
Jul 10, 2016, 02:59 AM IST
