US must be involved in Afghanistan after troops leave: Qureshi
Washington/Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that US must remain engaged in Afghanistan’s reconstruction even if it succeeds in …
’11 US troops were hurt in Iran missile attack’ (Ld)
Baghdad/Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) Eleven US troops were injured in the January 8 Iranian missile attack on of the two American bases in Iraq, despite …
US troops were hurt in Iran missile attack
Baghdad, Jan 17 (IANS) Several US troops were injured in the January 8 Iranian missile attack on of the two American bases in Iraq, despite …
Nation greets troops on Army Day
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Nation tweets’ wishes as India on Wednesday celebrates its 72nd Army Day. The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 …
2 rockets hit military base housing US troops near Baghdad
Baghdad, Jan 15 (IANS) Two Katyusha rockets on Tuesday hit a military base housing US troops near the Iraqi capital Baghdad, an Interior Ministry official …
Iran calls for unity to expel US troops from Middle East
Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) Iranian authorities have called on the region’s countries to unite to expel US troops from the Middle East. The call came …
Trump says it’s wrong time to withdraw troops from Iraq
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that there are no plans at this time to withdraw American troops from Iraq. “At some …
Departure of foreign troops only solution: Iraqi PM
Brussels/Baghdad, Jan 8 (IANS) The departure of the foreign troops is the “only solution” to the current crisis, according to Iraqi Prime Minister, while NATO …
Caretaker Iraqi PM discusses troops withdrawal with German, UK leaders
Baghdad, Jan 7 (IANS) Caretaker Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has discussed the withdrawal of foreign forces from his country with German Chancellor Angela …
Turkey gradually sending troops to Libya, says Erdogan
Ankara, Jan 6 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country was “gradually” sending troops to Libya under a deal inked with its …
US to deploy about 3,500 more troops to Middle East
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) The US will deploy some 3,500 more troops to the Middle East as early as this weekend following the death of …
Indian, Chinese troops meet in Ladakh on New Year
New Delhi/Srinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) The Indian Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) held ceremonial Border Personnel Meetings on the occasion of New Year …
US to deploy troops to Middle East after embassy attack
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) The US will send 750 soldiers to the Middle East, following an attack by pro-Iranian protesters on the US embassy in …
4 rockets hit military base housing US troops in Iraq
Baghdad, Dec 30 (IANS) Four Katyusha rockets on Sunday hit a base that houses US troops near the Iraqi capital Baghdad, a Interior Ministry official …
Shah says govt planning 100-day leave for CAPF troops
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prioritizing welfare of armed forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced the government will soon come up with …
Turkey says fully prepared to send troops to Libya
Ankara, Dec 28 (IANS) Turkey is fully prepared to deploy its armed forces in Libya as required, the country’s Defence Ministry has announced. “The Turkish …
CRPF troops moved to Northeast from Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 12 (IANS) In order to maintain law and order in Northeast, 12 additional companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were moved to …
US denies considering adding 14,000 troops to Middle East
Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) The US Department of Defense has rejected a report alleging that Washington was considering adding 14,000 troops to the Middle East …
Withdrawing troops from Mali not on agenda: French Army
Paris, Nov 30 (IANS) After 13 French soldiers were killed in Mali earlier this week, Army chief General Francois Lecointre on Friday said that France …
Trump celebrates Thanksgiving with US troops in Afghanistan
Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the American troops deployed in the …
Esper arrives in Baghdad as Iraq denies US troops’ stay
Baghdad, Oct 23 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday made a surprise visit to Baghdad, two days after a convoy of US troops …
Kurds throw rotten fruits at US troops leaving Syria
Damascus, Oct 22 (IANS) As US troops started withdrawing from the Turkey-Syrian border, Kurds from both the countries threw rotten fruits and stones at the …
Trump says to keep small group of US troops in parts of Syria
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that the United States would keep a limited military presence in Syria to “secure the …
‘US troops withdrawing from Syria to western Iraq’
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said roughly 1,000 US troops withdrawing from the northeastern Syria will be repositioned into western Iraq, …
US troops leaving Syria will be assigned to Iraq: Esper
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper has said that the American troops ordered to leave northeastern Syria would now move to …
900K troops in Kashmir to terrorise 8m people: Imran Khan
Islamabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday again criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for thinking he could “get his agenda …
Turkish troops advance towards Manbij of Syria
Ankara, Oct 15 (IANS) Turkish troops on Monday started to move towards Manbij in northern Syria, local CNNTurk broadcaster reported. The news channel broadcasted the …
Turkey denies attacking US troops in Syria
Ankara, Oct 12 (IANS) The Turkish government on Saturday denied that its Army had launched attacks on US special forces deployed in northeastern Syria, as …
US troops in Syria come under fire from Turkish forces
Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) US troops near the northern Syrian border came under artillery fire from Turkish forces, although no injuries were reported, the Department …
Trump defends decision to withdraw US troops from Syria
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria, saying that it is time …
Indian, Chinese troops celebrate China national day
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian troops joined their Chinese counterparts in celebrating the 70th National Day of China at several places along the Line …
US to deploy 200 troops in Saudi Arabia
Washington, Sep 27 (IANS) The US has decided to deploy 200 troops and missile defence equipment in Saudi Arabia in the wake of the September …
Cost of US troops in South Korea renegotiated
Seoul, Sep 24 (IANS) South Korea and the US began a new round of negotiations on Tuesday concerning the shared cost of American troops deployed …
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia after attacks on oil sites
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The US has announced plans to send military forces to Saudi Arabia in the wake of attacks against the country’s oil …
Indian-US troops shake a leg together
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) American soldiers danced along with their Indian counterparts while rhyming the Assam Regiment’s marching song, ‘Badluram ka badan zameen ke …
Indian, Chinese troops engage in heated exchange in Ladakh area
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a heated exchange on the northern bank of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh …
Indian, Chinese troops engage in heated exchange in Ladakh
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a heated exchange on the northern bank of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh, …
India suggests co-deployment of troops in UN operations
United Nations, Sep 10 (IANS) India has suggested co-deployment of peacekeepers from different countries as a way to overcome the caveats placed by some nations …
Ex-envoys warn of civil war in Afghanistan if all US troops leave
Kabul, Sep 4 (IANS) Nine former US ambassadors have warned that Afghanistan could collapse in a “total civil war” if US President Donald Trump withdraws …
Chinese troops moving to Hong Kong border, Trump tweets
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) With Hong Kong witnessing the 10th consecutive weekend of demonstrations sparked by the government’s contentious extradition bill that was later shelved …
Pak may redeploy troops to Kashmir border: Pak envoy to US
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Not finding enough support from the United States on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has threatened to redeploy …