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Trump did not consult top US general on withdrawal of troops from Syria
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): The commander of the United States Central Command, who monitors military operations in the Middle East, on Tuesday, divulged that he "was not consulted" before US President Donald Trump's December announcement about the withdrawal of troops from Syria.
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“Time to come home”: Trump defends troops withdrawal from Middle East
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 1(ANI): United States President Donald Trump early on Friday (local time) defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria and Afghanistan stating “it is now time to start coming home after spending money for many years wisely” in the region. Read More
McConnell announces proposal appealing US troops to stay in Syria, Afghani
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell is pursuing an amendment to a Middle East policy bill that would acknowledge the "al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates in Syria and Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to us here at home," a move in opposit
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Syria will be like 'Iraq on steroids' if US troops withdraw: Senator Linds
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], Jan 19 (ANI): United States Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday said he hoped that US will not withdraw from Syria until it formulates a proper plan, otherwise, it would lead to complete chaos in the Middle East, which will be then be similar to an 'Iraq on steroids'.
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France to remain 'military engaged' in Middle East: Macron
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Paris [France], Jan 18 (ANI): Noting the recent attack by the Islamic State (ISIS) in northern Syria that claimed 16 lives, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that Paris would continue to remain "militarily engaged" in the Middle East region throughout the entire year.
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Despite US warning, Iran launches satellite and fails later
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jan 16 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday launched a satellite that it says 'failed to reach orbit', despite the warning by the US against the launch and threatening to impose additional sanctions on the Middle East country.
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Pompeo to discuss Khashoggi's killing during Middle East tour
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Micheal R. Pompeo is likely to press for the need to retain accountability and credibility while probing the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during his upcoming tour to the Middle East, officials said on Friday.
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Singapore private banks target Non-Resident Indians in Middle East expansi
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Singapore, December 24 (ANI): Private banks based in Singapore are aggressively expanding their wealth management operations in the Middle East as they aim to capture more clients in a relatively new market for Asian banks. What is of special interest to them is the significant Non-Reside
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Sale of arms by US turning Middle East into 'powder keg', says Iran's Fore
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Dec 9 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday chided the United States over its "unbelievable" sale of weapons to the Middle East, saying that it is turning the region into a "powder keg".
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US naval commander found dead in Bahrain
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [USA], Dec 2(ANI): The United States Navy on Saturday informed that its Navy's chief in the Middle East, Vice Admiral Scott Stearney was found dead at his residence in Bahrain.
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UAE sentences British academic to life on espionage charges
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Nov 21 (ANI): Matthew Hedges, a specialist in Middle Eastern studies at UK's Durham University, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of espionage.
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Saudi cornerstone of stability in Middle East: Trump
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Paris [France], Nov 11 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump in a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron here on Saturday asserted that Saudi Arabia is the cornerstone of stability in the Middle East.
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