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Three Russian planes with 214 people aboard depart from Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], December 1 (ANI): The three Russian planes that delivered humanitarian aid to Kabul departed on Wednesday from Afghanistan with 214 people aboard.
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3 Russian aircraft depart for Afghanistan to evacuate people, deliver aid
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], December 1 (ANI): Three Russian military transport aircraft departed for Afghanistan to evacuate citizens and deliver humanitarian aid.
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Former US Secretary of Defence sues Pentagon for withholding parts of his
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has sued the Defence Department accusing Pentagon officials of blocking parts of his memoir.
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Peru earthquake results in injuries to at least 12 people
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lima [Peru], November 29 (ANI/Sputnik): At least a dozen people were injured as a result of a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in northern Peru, the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) said.
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Japan's FM, Defense Minister to visit US for a two-plus-two meeting amid C
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Tokyo [Japan], November 28 (ANI): Amid China's assertiveness, arrangements are being made for Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi to visit the United States for a two-plus-two meeting, local media reported on Sunday.
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Outgoing UK Chief of Defense Staff describes Russia as most acute threat
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Outgoing UK Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Nick Carter said that from his point of view Russia poses the most acute threat to the UK national security.
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New Zealand Police, defence force required to get vaccinated against COVID
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], November 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The New Zealand Police and all New Zealand Defense Force staff have become the new groups required to be vaccinated in preparation for the transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework on December 3.
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UK to increase global military presence under 'Future Soldier' plan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 26 (ANI): The United Kingdom is determined to step up its military presence in the world, according to a plan, released by the UK defence ministry on Thursday.
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US must stop military activities in Asia-Pacific: Spokesperson
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 26 (ANI): China on Thursday urged the US side to stop "close-in reconnaissance, interference, provocation and show of force" in the Asia-Pacific region.
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China opposes CDS Rawat's remark calling it India's biggest security threa
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 26 (ANI): China on Thursday accused India of instigating a "geopolitical confrontation" after the chief of defence staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat's termed China as India's biggest security threat.
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Russian, Belarusian fighters jointly patrol Belarus border: Defence Minist
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Minsk [Belarus], November 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Su-30SM fighters of Belarus and Russia conducted air patrols along the border of Belarus on Thursday, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said.
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Russia upgrading MiG-31 interceptors to triple their combat effectiveness
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], November 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The combat effectiveness of Russia's MiG-31 interceptors will triple after repair and upgrade, representatives of the Sokol aircraft plant reported to the Deputy Defense Minister Aleksey Krivoruchko.
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