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US says no decision made on releasing USD 130 mln military aid to Egypt
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made no decision on releasing $130 million in military assistance to Egypt that is currently on hold until Cairo addresses human rights issues raised by the Biden administration, State Department Deputy Spoke
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'Urgent, renewed effort' needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: UN ri
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 29 (ANI): UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Friday appealed international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar's military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after
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Austin, German Defense Minister discuss Russia's ongoing military build-up
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday (local time) spoke with his German counterpart Christine Lambrecht and both shared their concerns over Russia's military deployments near Ukraine and emphasized their strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty
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US airborne divisions among units on high alert for possible deployment to
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Several US Army Airborne divisions are among the military units placed on high alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe should the situation over Ukraine escalates, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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US trying to accelerate new military aid deliveries to Ukraine: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is trying to speed up its deliveries of the $200 million worth of security assistance approved for Ukraine in December, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.
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Tajikistan continues to pull military, equipment to border: Kyrgyz Border
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Tajikistan continues to pull the military and heavy equipment to the Kyrgyz border, the Kyrgyz Border Service told Sputnik on Thursday.
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China builds bridge across Pangong Lake amid standoff in Ladakh areas
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Amid military standoff with India, China is building a bridge across Ladakh's Pangong Lake. Security experts said that the construction of the bridge by China is a matter of "great concern" for India.
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Myanmar economy to be severely tested, growth projected at 1 pc: World Ban
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], January 27 (ANI): Myanmar's economy will be severely tested by the ongoing impacts of the military coup and the surge in COVID-19 cases in 2021, the World Bank said in its latest report.
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IAF officer approaches military court against withdrawal of service extens
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): An Air Vice Marshal from the Indian Air Force has approached a military court in Delhi saying that he was first granted a six months service extension and posted to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) but this was later withdrawn within a
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US stepping up pressure on Beijing in South China Sea
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 27 (ANI): Amid military rivalry between Washington and Beijing in the South China Sea, the United States is demonstrating a growing appetite to challenge China's naval assertiveness in the area, according to media reports.
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BSF woman bike rider held India Today magazine during R-Day to showcase wo
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI/ATK): While India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day, this year's parade on Rajpath in Delhi featured 16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux of various states, Union Territories, departments and the armed forces.
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Canada to deploy up to 400 personnel to support forces in Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada will deploy up to 400 personnel in total to assist the Ukrainian military and 60 of them will be deploying in the next several days, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said during a news conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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