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Austin, Israel's Bennett discuss Iran nuclear program: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met and discussed Iran's nuclear program, its support backing of militia groups in the Middle East, and its maritime activity, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby sai
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US aims to complete evacuation from Afghanistan by August 31
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): The Biden administration on Monday (local time) said that it is aiming to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan by August 31.
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Pentagon acknowledges presence of al Qaeda in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 21 (ANI): The United States on Friday acknowledged the presence of al Qaeda in Afghanistan amid its large-scale evacuation from the war-torn country.
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Afghan baby at Kabul airport handed back to father after receiving treatme
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 21 (ANI/Sputnik): A viral video of an Afghan baby being handed over the walled perimeter of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul showed US Marines taking the baby to be treated at a hospital at the facility, Defense Department Spokesperson John Kirby said on
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Pentagon: Armed F-18s flew over Kabul to 'ensure enhanced security'
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): The Pentagon on Thursday (local time) informed that armed F-18s flew over Kabul to "ensure enhanced security".
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'No decision to change' Aug 31 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afg
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that there has been "no decision to change" the August 31 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan at this point.
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Afghan scribe breaks down during Pentagon briefing, asks 'Where is Ashraf
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): An Afghan journalist broke down during a press briefing of the Pentagon when she asked whereabouts of President Ashraf Ghani who fled as Taliban closed in on Kabul, saying 'where is my president, he has to answer people.'
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US 'concerned' with Taliban's rapid advances, says terror group trying to
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Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): The United States on Friday said it is "certainly concerned" by rapid Taliban advances in Afghanistan, adding that the terror group is trying to isolate Kabul as they have "taken over border crossing, highways and major intersections to control lines of comm
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US to send three battalions - two Marines, one Army to help evacuate embas
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Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): The US Department of Defense on Thursday (local time) announced that it will be sending more than three battalions - two Marine, one Army -- currently in the US Central Command area of responsibility within two days to Afghanistan.
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Taliban believes it can gain governance through force: Pentagon
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Washington DC [US], August 12 (ANI): Pentagon has said the continued advance by the Taliban is evidence its leaders believe they can take over Afghanistan by force rather than engaging in negotiations.
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US defence secretary discusses Afghan situation with Pak Army chief
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 10 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Llyod J Austin had a telephonic conversation with Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan where Taliban and Afghan forces are engaged in violent clashes.
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Japan, US defence chiefs exchange views on situation in East and South Chi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 31 (ANI): Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi and US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III held a telephonic conversation on Friday and exchanged views over the current situation in the East and South China seas, where China is expanding its military presence.
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