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900 US Troops Deployed Or Being Deployed In Middle East Amid Israel-Hamas War: Report

Pentagon spokesperson says troops are not going to Israel but to support regional deterrence and force protection

Oct 27, 2023, 07:36 AM IST

Ukraine Russia War Update: Attack near US consulate in Iraq

Russia has been continuously attacking Ukraine and meanwhile some missiles have struck northern Iraq and have fallen near the building of the US consulate.

Mar 13, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

Ukraine crisis: Russia expels top American official in Moscow amid heightened tensions, US weighs response

Russia`s Foreign Ministry said Gorman was forced to leave Moscow in response to what it called the "unreasonable expulsion" of a senior Russian official by Washington, accusing the United States of unleashing a "visa war."

Feb 18, 2022, 10:16 AM IST

Superfast Zee: US troops leaves for Poland amid Ukraine-Russia conflict

In this section, Zee News shows you the big news of the day. Segment Superfast Zee is a part of the important news bulletin of Zee News in which we cover all important news.

Feb 15, 2022, 20:46 PM IST

Ukraine crisis: US, Germany working in 'lockstep' to deter Russian aggression in Europe: Joe Biden

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on his first trip to the White House since taking over from longtime German leader Angela Merkel, said that their countries were the "closest allies and working intensely together" to counter Russian aggression towards Ukraine.

Feb 08, 2022, 07:31 AM IST

US puts 8,500 troops on ‘high alert’ amid growing tensions with Russia over Ukraine

Pentagon said that the move to put US forces on heightened alert is to ensure that the US will get ready to respond to a possible decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to deploy its 40,000-strong multinational response force known as NRF, which could be shored up on short notice.

Jan 25, 2022, 06:45 AM IST

No US soldiers to be punished over Afghan civilian drone strike deaths, says Pentagon

The botched drone strike was carried out just days after a suicide bomber struck outside Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghans, while coalition forces raced to evacuate people.

Dec 14, 2021, 06:41 AM IST

Al-Qaida numbers 'slightly' up inside Afghanistan since American forces left, says US Commander

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command, told The Associated Press that the departure of US military and intelligence assets from Afghanistan has made it much harder to track al-Qaida and other extremist groups inside Afghanistan.

Dec 10, 2021, 08:21 AM IST

Know the staggering cost of 73 disabled aircraft

73 US aircraft at Hamid Karzai International Airport were 'demilitarised', or rendered useless by US troops, Central Command head General Kenneth McKenzie said. "Those aircraft will never fly again. They'll never be able to be operated by anyone," he said. Here's the cost of aircraft disabled by the US army.

Sep 03, 2021, 17:24 PM IST

The last contingent of US Soldiers leaves Afghanistan at midnight, left Kabul Airport before the deadline

The US has completely withdrawn its military forces from Afghanistan (after the Taliban's return to power) to end a brutal war that began with the radical Islamist Taliban 20 years ago.

Aug 31, 2021, 07:56 AM IST

Chaos in Afghanistan directly related to disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops: China at UNSC

"We hope that relevant countries would realize that withdrawal is not the end of responsibility but the beginning of reflection and correction," said the Chinese representative at the UNSC.

Aug 31, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

"Plan was to assassinate Ashraf Ghani", says former Prez's brother Hashmat Ghani

Former President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of him joining the Taliban.

Aug 23, 2021, 21:54 PM IST

Taliban warns of consequences if August 31 deadline for US-led troop withdrawal is extended

The warning came as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson convened an emergency G7 meeting on Tuesday in his role as current Chair of the Group of Seven countries, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the UK.

Aug 23, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

Taliban warns of 'consequences' if Joe Biden delays withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

"If the US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations - the answer is no. Or there would be consequences," said Taliban spokesperson.

Aug 23, 2021, 17:23 PM IST

'We forgive everyone; Ghani, Saleh can return to Afghanistan,' says Taliban leader Khalil Haqqani

Haqqani urged people fleeing the country not to do so, adding that the "enemy" was spreading propaganda that the Taliban will exact revenge on them.

Aug 22, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

'Taliban ideology has neither reformed nor changed': Center of Political and Foreign Affairs

Afghanistan is witnessing one of the most brutal and worst humanitarian crises imposed by the Taliban.

Aug 22, 2021, 15:25 PM IST

Afghanistan forces recapture three districts from Taliban control

local forces have reportedly recaptured three districts - Pul-e-Hesar, Banu, and Deh Salah - in Baghlan province from the Taliban's control.

Aug 21, 2021, 23:42 PM IST

Taliban may not announce new govt until August 31 due to 'deal' with US

The official, who is not authorised to give information to the media and thus spoke anonymously, says Taliban lead negotiator Anas Haqqani has told his ex-government interlocuters that the insurgent movement has a deal with the US 'to do nothing' until after the final withdrawal date passes.

Aug 20, 2021, 20:15 PM IST

Taliban ransacked Indian Consulates buildings, took away parked vehicles, documents: Report

India has four Indian consulates located in Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Jalalabad which were closed after the Taliban took control of Kabul on August 15.

Aug 20, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

US President Joe Biden to address nation on deadly chaos in Afghanistan

Biden, who will be making his first remark on Afghanistan situation in a week, has been stunned by the pace of the Taliban's swift routing of the Afghan military.

Aug 16, 2021, 23:34 PM IST