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Pakistan Foreign Minister Zardari asks Taliban to act against terrorists
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's statement comes in the aftermath of suicide blast in Bajaur which targeted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) workers convention.
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NDA serving nation for past 25 years: BJP National General Secretary Tarun
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The key National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs meeting held on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to lay the strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha elections lasted for around one and half hours and featured some presentati
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Imposed sanctions on N. Korea, Russia in past...won't hesitate to do so in
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The United States on Monday (local time) said that it would not hesitate to impose sanctions on North Korea and Russia when necessary as they have already done it in the past a number of times.
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4 killed in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih missile strike
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
At least four people have been reported to be dead in the missile strike, launched by Russia at the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Monday, the country's emergency services said on Monday.
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Four Australian aircrew killed after military helicopter crash during join
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Four Australian army aircrew members have been declared dead after the helicopter they were on board, crashed into the sea on Friday, CNN reported on Monday citing Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
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Italy's defence minister calls his country’s decision to join China’s BRI
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The defence minister of Italy has referred to his country's choice to join a major Chinese infrastructure project Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as "wicked." The present Italian Government is considering whether to keep participating in the scheme, CNN reported.
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One injured in Ukraine drone attack in Moscow: City Mayor
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's capital Moscow on Sunday morning, emergency services said, adding that one person was injured.
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Robust, enlightened civil society essential for functioning democracy: Raj
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A robust and enlightened Civil society is essential for a functioning democracy, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Jaipur on Saturday.
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N Korea’s Kim showcases nuclear-capable missiles in apparent show of unity
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
North Korea held a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, said its state media, displaying the country’s latest intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and drones as a display of its military strength
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Pakistan: Five names shortlisted for post of caretaker prime minister, say
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Pakistan Defence Minister said no offer had been made to him to take up the slot. “The PPP and PMLN together have finalized four to five names which will be discussed with other parties,” he said, adding that a name would be finalised within a week.
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CENTCOM Chief talks Iran threat with Israeli Defence Minister
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Gallant and Kurilla discussed “the Iranian terror activity throughout the Middle East, including financing, training and the transfer of weapons to the terror organizations in Syria and Lebanon,” according to a readout of the meeting provided by the Israeli Defense Ministry.
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Women condemn Pakistan Defence Minister's chauvinist remarks in Parliament
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif used sexist and derogatory remarks on women from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) which led to women's protest in a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, according to Dawn.
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