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Biden affirms US 'unwavering support' for Ukraine in call

"President Biden affirmed the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in the Donbass and Crimea," the statement said.
"The leaders agreed these reforms are central to Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations," the statement said.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 09:20pm

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Ukraine says Russian military buildup threatens its security

In remarks to parliament, Khomchak also accused pro-Moscow separatists of systematically violating a ceasefire in the conflict in eastern Ukraine agreed in July 2020.
Ukraine and Russia have traded blame for a spike in violence in the conflict, which Kyiv says has killed 14,000 people since 2014.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 06:35pm

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Libya demands 'immediate' withdrawal of foreign mercenaries

"The departure of the mercenaries is essential for the Libyan state to assert its sovereignty," Le Drian he told the news conference.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 06:54pm

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Blinken offers shared vision to US allies in U-turn on Trump

BRUSSELS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday vowed a new approach to work closer with allies,...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

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Taliban slam Ghani’s proposal for new election

KABUL: The Taliban on Wednesday rejected a proposal by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to hold elections later this...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

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Taliban slam Afghan president's proposal for new election

The United States, Russia and other stakeholders however want to see some form of transitional government take power in Afghanistan, but Ghani has insisted leaders can only be chosen at the ballot box.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 02:40pm

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Norway vetoes sale of Rolls-Royce unit to Russian group

OSLO: Norway said Tuesday it would block Rolls-Royce’s sale of a Norwegian engine maker to Russia over concerns...

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am

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Blinken leaves NATO allies waiting on US Afghan decision

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday any decision to withdraw from Afghanistan was pegged to progress...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

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Blinken meets NATO allies, but no decision on Afghan withdrawal

Allies are waiting anxiously for new US President Joe Biden to decide whether to stick to that date -- but Blinken said the US was still mulling it over.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:28pm

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In Brussels, Blinken offers boost for NATO, cooperation on Afghanistan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged to rebuild and revitalise the transatlantic military alliance after a bruising four years when Washington portrayed NATO as outdated, divided and in crisis.
The first top U.S. official to visit NATO since President Joe Biden took office in January, Blinken said the alliance was at a pivotal moment but could emerge stronger after internal disputes over Turkey and Russian gas.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:05pm

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NATO chief says ‘all options open’ on Afghan withdrawal

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said “all options remain open” on Afghanistan, as...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

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Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats

SOFIA: Bulgaria said on Monday that two Russian diplomats were being expelled from the country, days after the ...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

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West sanctions China, Beijing hits back at EU

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON: The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Chinese ...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

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UK PM Johnson reassures NATO chief that defence spending will stay above target

"The increased investment in defence brings the UK's total spending to 2.2% of GDP - significantly above the NATO target," Johnson told Stoltenberg.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

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Russia’s top envoy in UK brands diplomatic ties ‘nearly dead’

LONDON: Russia’s ambassador to Britain said Sunday that diplomatic ties between the two countries were “nearly...

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am

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Ocean Viking rescuers pick up 100 migrants off Libya

MARSEILLE: Crew members of the Ocean Viking humanitarian vessel on Saturday rescued more than a hundred migrants off...

Published 21 Mar, 2021 04:05am

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Bulgaria breaks up suspected Russia-linked spy ring

SOFIA: Bulgarian prosecutors on Friday said six people had been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, ...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

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Estonian scientist convicted of spying for China

TALLINN: Estonia has convicted a maritime scientist who also worked at a NATO facility of spying for China, ...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

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Greece, Turkey, meet for fresh talks on maritime dispute

Turkey is furious that Athens is using its web of islands to lay claim to huge swathes of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 09:42am

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NATO chief admits ‘serious concerns’ over Turkey

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he has “serious concerns” over actions by member...

Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:38am

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Libya's new interim PM set to take office

8 More than 1,000 kilometres (630 miles) from the capital Tripoli in the west, Tobruk has been the seat of Libya's elected parliament since 2014.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:23pm

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UN calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, mercenaries from Libya

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council called on Friday for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and...

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 10:30am

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JI, Hizb-e-Islami agree: Afghanistan needs representative govt to achieve peace, stability

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sirajul Haq and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan leader and former prime minister of...

Published 14 Mar, 2021 04:13am

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Flights resume between rival Libya cities after 7 years

TRIPOLI: Flights between the eastern Libya city of Benghazi and the western city of Misrata were restored Tuesday...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:48am

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Libya parliament urged to back cabinet in ‘historic’ reunited session

SIRTE, (Libya): Libya’s prime minister-designate urged lawmakers to vote for his new government Monday in the ...

Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am

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NATO chief warns EU it can’t defend Europe alone

BRUGES, (Belgium): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday that the European Union cannot defend its...

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 09:40am

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Afghanistan quagmire

EDITORIAL: A general spike in violence in Afghanistan since the Doha agreement between the US and the Taliban ...

Published 05 Mar, 2021 05:17am

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Turkey to expand military cooperation with Pakistan, for coveted Chinese military technology

Turkey has been reportedly pushing to co-manufacture warplanes and missiles in Pakistan, which could potentially grant it access to coveted military technology from China.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 07:02pm

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EU eyes more ‘responsibility’ for its own security

BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed Friday that the bloc should take more responsibility for its own security, insisting...

Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am

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Erdogan aims to mend strained relations with the United States under Biden Administration

According to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey wants to improve cooperation with the United States on a "win-win basis", as he aimed to mend the strained relations between the two NATO allies.
In recent years, ties between the United States and Turkey have been enormously strained, with the former sanctioning the NATO member in December over its purchase of the Russian S-400 defense systems.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 10:50am