Finland, Sweden sign protocol to join NATO but still need ratification
The implications of the protocol is that Helsinki and Stockholm can now participate in NATO meetings and will have more access to intelligence as reported by Reuters.
Jul 05, 2022, 15:40 PM IST
NATO allies to withdraw armed forces from Afghanistan along with US
After the announcement of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by the US, NATO allies also agreed upon withdrawing all of their armed forces by September 11.
Apr 15, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
No NATO combat role in Afghanistan: Jens Stoltenberg
NATO ended its longest-ever military operation in 2014 when it handed over frontline duties to the Afghan military and took on an advice and training mission, but recent Taliban gains have dented hopes of a quick end to the war.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
Secretary of State Tillerson visits Ankara as Turkey says its Syria campaign over
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Ankara today for talks on the Syria conflict, just a day after Turkey announced that its military offensive was over.
Mar 30, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
EU backs defence plan after Donald Trump win fuelled fears
EU ministers approved a common defence plan despite sharp differences over how far it should go, as Donald Trump's election win stoked fears about Washington's commitment to European security.
Nov 15, 2016, 01:45 AM IST
Turkey allows more patrol flights on Syria border by NATO allies: Official
Turkey has adjusted its military rules of engagement to allow NATO allies to carry out more patrol flights along its border with northern Syria, a Turkish official said on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
US top envoy John Kerry to visit Egypt's Sisi
State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Kerry would fly to Cairo after talks on the Syrian crisis in Vienna and before heading to Brussels to meet the NATO allies.
May 17, 2016, 01:42 AM IST
NATO cannot limit missile defences to please Russia, says U.S.
NATO allies cannot agree to Russian demands to limit their missile defences because of the threat posed by North Korea, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2016, 01:46 AM IST
NATO leaves door open for troops to remain in Afghanistan
Urged on by the United States, NATO is open to keeping more troops in Afghanistan than initially planned after 2016, but officials said today the alliance is waiting for the Obama administration to announce its decision on a larger military presence there.
Oct 09, 2015, 02:14 AM IST
