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Afghan state collapse rooted in Doha deal, says US General McKenzie
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): General Frank McKenzie, the head of Central Command, told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government was rooted in the 2020 Doha peace deal between the Taliban and Trump administration.
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US Defence officials questioned by Senate committee over troop withdrawal
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 29 (ANI): Top United States Defence officials were questioned by US Senate Armed Services Committee over President Joe Biden administration's handling of the chaotic withdrawal of the country's troops from Afghanistan, leaving the coutnry to be captured by Talib
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US facing 'two nuclear-capable, strategic peer adversaries' from Russia an
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): US is currently facing "two nuclear-capable, strategic peer adversaries at the same time" from Russia and China, US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Admiral Charles Richard has said.
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Urgent need to counter China's growing tech dominance, says former Google
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on Tuesday called on the US government to fast track the development of emerging technology including artificial intelligence (AI) to catch up to China's lead.
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Pak's anti-insurgency operations 'partly successful' in reducing violence
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan's counter-insurgency operations have been partly successful in reducing violence, according to a report published by the United States Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
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Kashmiri activists hail U.S. Defence Secretary Mattis' remarks on China-Pa
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels / London [U.K.], October 13 (ANI): Kashmiri activists have hailed the remarks by U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis, who recently told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was controversial as it passed through a disputed territory.
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U.S. bats for bigger role by India in war-torn Afghanistan
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], July. 20 (ANI): The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has reckoned that India can work closely with the US and Afghanistan in ensuring more security and stability in the war-torn country and surrounding region.
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Haqqani, Taliban leaders enjoy freedom in Pakistan claims U.S. commander
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Feb 10 (ANI): The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan General John Nicholson has informed the Senate Armed Services Committee that freedom of action is being enjoyed by Taliban and Haqqani network leaders in Pakistan.
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US likely to continue 'carrot and stick policy' with Pakistan un
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [United States], Jan.15 (ANI): The incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is likely to continue the 'carrot and stick policy' with Pakistan, say experts after analyzing the statements made by Defense Secretary-designate James 'Mad Dog" Mat
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Convincing information that Haqqani network in Pak: U.S. Senate
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad, July 9 (ANI): Maintaining that there is clear and convincing information that the Haqqani network is operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chairman of U.S. Senate's Armed Services Committee Senator John McCain said the insurgent group should not have a safe haven in Islamaba
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Modi the most effective leader India has had: U.S. Senator McCain
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Lahore, July 9 (ANI): Asserting that the fundamental principle of US diplomacy is that it wants improvement in relations between Pakistan and India, Chairman of US Senate's Armed Services Committee Senator John McCain asserted that it was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's co-op
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