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China, Russia would love US to funnel billons of dollars in stabalising Af
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): Staunchly defending his decision on troop pull-out, US President Joe Biden on Monday referred to China and Russia and said "our true strategic competitors" would love nothing more than America funnelling billions of dollars in stabilizing Afghanistan indefin
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Biden says US will evacuate Americans, support safe departure of allies' p
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday said America will evacuate thousands of Americans in Afghanistan and support the safe departure of personnel of its allies still in the war-torn country.
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Biden breaks silence on Afghanistan, says 'squarely stand' behind decision
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday broke his silence on Afghanistan by stressing that he stands "squarely behind" his decision to withdraw the US forces from Afghanistan.
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Joe Biden blames Afghan leaders for Taliban takeover
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): Staunchly defending his move to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) admitted that the situation in the war-torn country unfolded more quickly than America anticipated.
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Biden sends in more US troops, to ensure swift evacuation from Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 16 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday authorised a third combat team from the 82nd Airborne from Kuwait to head to Kabul to bring the total eventual US footprint to 7,000 troops in Afghanistan.
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US greets India on Independence Day, says ties 'more important than ever'
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): Extending wishes on the occasion of India's Independence Day, US President Joe Biden said that New Delhi and Washington must show the world that the "two great and diverse democracies" can deliver for people everywhere.
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Biden authorises deployment of 1,000 additional US troops in Afghanistan
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Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Saturday authorised the deployment of additional 1,000 troops in Afghanistan, raising the number of American troops in the war-torn country to 5,000 to ensure a safe and orderly drawdown of personnel.
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Taliban's rapid advance can lead to local civil wars, insurgencies against
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw all United States and NATO troops from Afghanistan held dire consequences for President Ashraf Ghani government but few predicted that the Taliban will surge so rapidly taking control of about 85 per cent of
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As Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, Biden discusses drawdown with top
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 14 (ANI): US President Joe Biden spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the ongoing drawdown of US civilian personnel from Afghanistan, the White House said.
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Biden must provide Afghans with air support beyond Aug 31: US Senate Minor
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US President Joe Biden should commit to providing more help to Afghan forces including air support beyond the original August 31 end date due to escalating violence and a swift Taliban advance in the country, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on
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US to convene virtual Summit for Democracy of world leaders in December
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 11 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that the US will convene a virtual Summit for Democracy of world leaders in December, a statement from the White House said.
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I do not regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afgh
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 11 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that he does not regret his decision to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan amid the Taliban offensive which till now has captured eight provinces.
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