Finland Joins NATO Amid Ukraine War, Russia Threatens 'Counter-Measures'
Russia said Finland's NATO accession has raised the risk of the Ukraine conflict escalating further.
Apr 05, 2023, 08:21 AM IST
Donald Trump meets wary NATO and EU in `hellhole` Brussels
Donald Trump meets NATO and EU leaders on Thursday in the city he once derided as a "hellhole", with nervous allies hoping for a strong show of commitment from the US president.
May 25, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
Kremlin denies plotting coup, assassination in Montenegro
On October 16, the same day Montenegrins voted in a Parliamentary Election, authorities arrested 20 people from neighbouring Serbia on charges of planning armed attacks against the state.
NATO sees sharp rise in state-backed cyber attacks: Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said the alliance is coming under an increasing number of state-sponsored cyber attacks as he called on the bloc to boost its online defence capabilities.
Jan 19, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
EU nations react with surprise, defiance to Donald Trump remarks
Donald Trump predicted that Brexit - the British exit from the EU - would "end up being a great thing".
Jan 16, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
Britain opposes EU defence plans, claims support
European military spending is a fraction of the United States` and only a handful of countries, including Britain, Estonia and Greece, spend generously on defence.
Sep 27, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Turkish admiral seeks asylum in US after coup bid: Report
Turkish authorities have ousted thousands of military personnel including nearly half its generals and admirals.
Aug 10, 2016, 17:15 PM IST
Vladimir Putin slams NATO for 'aggressive' activities, rhetoric
Russia must boost its combat readiness at a time when NATO is expanding and moving its infrastructure towards Russia`s borders, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Jun 22, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
NATO demands Russia withdraw forces, equipment from Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said the US-led alliance will continue to stand by the government in Kiev.
Jun 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Barack Obama to make last trip to Europe
The White House said that Barack Obama will travel to Warsaw on July 7-9 for "his fifth and final summit with NATO leaders" and then to Spain.
Jun 06, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
US Senate to vote to bolster defence ties with India
A legislative amendment has been moved in the US Senate to bring the defence sales with India at par with America's close allies and NATO members.
May 27, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
US lawmakers frustrated with Pakistan, approve move to put India at par with NATO allies
The US House of Representatives has okayed a bipartisan legislative move to bolster defence ties with India.
May 21, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Afghan Taliban announce start of `spring offensive`
The Afghan Taliban announced on Tuesday the start of their "spring offensive" even as the government in Kabul tries to bring the insurgents back to the negotiating table to end their drawn-out conflict.
Apr 12, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
Fierce Afghan fighting slows NATO training mission: New US commander
The US military presence in Afghanistan will fall from 9,800 at present to 5,500 by the start of 2017, barring a dramatic change of thinking in Washington.
Apr 05, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
Donald Trump questions NATO, Asia nuclear weapons ahead of Washington summit
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said he would consider letting Japan and South Korea build their own nuclear weapons.
Mar 28, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
Barack Obama hits out at Cameron, Sarkozy over Libya intervention
British leader David Cameron got "distracted" and French President Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to promote his country during the 2011 NATO-led military intervention in Libya, US President Barack Obama said in an interview with The Atlantic on Thursday.
Mar 11, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan destroy Islamic State radio station
The Islamic State group emerged in Afghanistan in the past year. The radio station was broadcasting illegally across Nangarhar, in an attempt to boost recruitment.
Feb 02, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
New US general named to lead international forces in Afghanistan
Lieutenant General John "Mick" Nicholson, the current head of NATO`s Allied Land Command, has been chosen as the new commander of international forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday amid concerns about setbacks in the fight against the Taliban.
Jan 28, 2016, 05:56 AM IST
Freed Afghan village reveals key to Taliban `success`
Flanked by shaggy-haired gunmen, commander Ghulam Farooq peered out from a hilltop at the biggest military prize of his storied career as a warlord -- a mud-walled Afghan village captured after five years of Taliban control.
Dec 31, 2015, 10:16 AM IST
US puts request for bigger Turkish air role on hold over Russia tensions
Since Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet last week, the United States has quietly put on hold a long-standing request for its NATO ally to play a more active role in the US-led air war against Islamic State.
Dec 05, 2015, 09:05 AM IST
