Geopolitics
The United States will provide 37 Black Hawk helicopters and two fixed-attack aircraft to Afghanistan, the Afghan delegation that traveled to the US last week was reportedly assured of assistance to the Afghan Air Force. more
US bombing on Iraq-Syria border aimed at destroying sites used to launch sophisticated drone attacks by Iran

Baghdad: President Joe Biden-directed defensive precision airstrike against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq Syria border region on Sunday evening was a retaliati ...

Beijing urges Washington to stop official exchange, military contacts with Taiwan

Beijing: China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchanges or military contacts between the US and Taiwan, said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson for China's Ministr ...

US to retain several hundred troops in Afghanistan post-withdrawal: Report

Washington: The United States will retain at least 650 troops in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of its forces from the country for the protection of diplomats in Kabul, reported the Ame ...

US intelligence estimates Afghan govt might fall just 6 months after withdrawal of troops: Reports

Washington/Sputnik: The US intelligence estimates that the government of Afghanistan could collapse six months after the withdrawal of American troops from the country, the Wall Street Jo ...

China now opposes US Federal Commission’s vote to advance ban on Chinese equipment

Beijing: The Chinese government has 'firmly opposed'  US Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent vote to advance a plan to ban equipment from Chinese firms inc ...

US vows to use global clout to defend Taiwan from China

Washington: Top US officials have said the nation will use its global clout and alliances to strengthen Taiwan’s defence, international presence and economy, including its vital sem ...

G7 Summit: Leaders call for new study into origins of Covid, express concern on China

World leaders, who are attending the Group of Seven summit, on Sunday issued a call for new study into the origins of Covid-19 which will also cover China, media reports said.

US, allies aim to revive Blue Dot Network to counter China's BRI

Washington: US has joined its allies to revive the Blue Dot Network to counter China's  Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

US peace envoy meets Afghan President Ghani, assures continued US assistance

The United States will continue to support the Afghan government and Afghan Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF), assured the US peace envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad in a one-day ...