Russia-Ukraine conflict: French President Emmanuel Macron calls for calm to resolve the crisis
US President Joe Biden warned on Monday that if Russia invaded Ukraine, "there will be no longer Nord Stream 2", referring to a newly built, as yet unopened gas pipeline to Germany. He did not specify how he would halt it.
Feb 09, 2022, 12:23 PM IST
President Joe Biden orders US forces to Europe amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia fired back with a sharply worded objection, calling the deployments unfounded and "destructive." Russian President Vladimir Putin also had a new telephone exchange with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Feb 03, 2022, 06:34 AM IST
Over 100 ex-Afghan and international forces killed since Taliban came to power, says UN
The UN political mission in Afghanistan also received "credible allegations of extrajudicial killings of at least 50 individuals suspected of affiliation with ISIL-KP," the Islamic State extremist group operating in Afghanistan, Guterres said in the report to UN Security Council.
Jan 31, 2022, 07:28 AM IST
United States completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20-year war
Taliban spokesman Qari Yusuf said, "The last US soldier has left Kabul airport and our country gained complete independence," Al Jazeera TV reported on Monday.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
Afghanistan: What will change in Afghanistan from 1st September?
The Taliban have given the US an ultimatum to vacate Kabul airport by August 31. America has also vacated Afghanistan to a great extent. But there is still a lot left.
Aug 30, 2021, 20:46 PM IST
Afghanistan Crisis: Massive blast outside Kabul airport, confirms Pentagon
An explosion went off outside Kabul's airport, where thousands of people have flocked as they try to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Aug 26, 2021, 21:22 PM IST
What happens after Joe Biden's US troops leave Afghanistan - explained
US President Joe Biden has decided not to extend his August 31 deadline for completing the US-led evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Afghanistan. But within the stipulated deadline, it's unlikely that the US will be able to evacuate all who are on the list. Here's an explainer on the situation, and what will happen next post US troops' withdtawal
Aug 25, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
Afghanistan: Taliban not to extend the August 31 deadline - Watch press conference
Speaking to the media Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the August 31 deadline for Kabul evacuations will not be extended. He goes on to say that there is enough time to get foreign nationals out before the deadline.
Aug 24, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
Donald Trump agrees on keeping US troops in Syria
The White House on February 21 announced that the US would leave about 200 troops in Syria after the planned pullout.
Mar 06, 2019, 10:36 AM IST
US cannot back Syrian forces who align with Assad: US commander
With US-backing, the SDF has routed Islamic State and is on the verge of recapturing the final bits of its once sprawling territory.
Feb 18, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
United States strikes Islamic State in Somalia for first time
The US has conducted a pair of drone strikes against Islamic State fighters in Somalia, the first time America has hit the jihadists in the Horn of Africa nation, officials said.
Nov 04, 2017, 07:44 AM IST
US forces aiding Islamic State in Afghanistan, alleges Karzai
Asked if the US bases were being used to aid Daesh, the other name of ISIS, he said, “I have more than suspicions”.
Oct 08, 2017, 15:27 PM IST
Afghan forces repulse Taliban's coordinated attack in Nangarhar
The officials further said that the security personnel and local residents did not suffer any casualties during the clashes.
Aug 06, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
Syria warns of allied response in case of US attack
The United States carried out its first direct military action against Syria in April, firing 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat military airport.
Australia's military resumes air operations over Syria
Australia on Thursday lifted a suspension on military air missions over Syria imposed after the shooting down of a Syrian jet by US forces.
Jun 22, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
US forces conduct strike against Somalia`s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon
The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions.
Jun 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
US forces helping Philippines to retake city from IS
In a press briefing, Lt. Col. Jo-ar-Herrera said that US special forces were helping the army.
Jun 10, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
U.S. forces assist Philippines in battle to end city siege
A U.S. P3 Orion surveillance plane was seen flying over the town on Friday, according to local media reports.
US forces ferry Syrian-Kurdish fighters behind IS lines
US aircraft ferried Syrian Kurdish fighters and allied forces behind Islamic State lines today to spearhead an assault on a strategic town belonging to the extremist group outside its de facto capital, Raqqa, the Pentagon said, marking the first time US forces have provided airlift for local forces on a combat operation in Syria.
Mar 22, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
US to send 'around 600' more troops to Iraq: Carter
The United States is ready to send around 600 troops to Iraq to train local forces for an upcoming offensive on the Islamic State group stronghold of Mosul, US officials said today.
Sep 28, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
