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Lebanon in free fall, must not become ‘horror story’, U.S. senator warns
By Maha El Dahan BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon is in free fall and must not become a "horror story", a...
Read moreRussia, U.S. to hold talks on nuclear strategic stability next month – Ifax
TOKYO (Reuters) - Russia will hold a new round of talks with the United States on nuclear strategic stability next...
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Japan’s defence ministry seeks fresh hike in military spending
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defence ministry is seeking an annual budget increase that will add to past...
Read moreMultiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system -U.S. official
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -As many as five rockets were fired at Kabul's international airport but were intercepted by...
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U.S. troop strength in Kabul falls below 4,000-official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. troops at Kabul airport has fallen below 4,000, a U.S. official told Reuters...
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Exclusive-Pentagon holds talks with Chinese military for first time under Biden, official says
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A senior Pentagon official held talks with the Chinese military for the first time since...
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China will soon surpass Russia as a nuclear threat –senior U.S. military official
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China, in the midst of a rapid nuclear weapons buildup, will soon surpass Russia...
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Russia says it will study Taliban’s actions before deciding on recognition
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has yet to determine its position towards the Taliban, and will see how they act toward the...
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Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a legal framework for the supply of...
Read moreRussia to deliver missile systems to post-coup Myanmar on time – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will deliver Pantsir missile defence systems to Myanmar on schedule as outlined in the relevant sales contract,...
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State Dept says U.S. will continue to help at-risk Afghans leave past Aug 31
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States' commitment to at-risk Afghans extends beyond President Joe Biden's...
Read moreRussia says it detained a Ukrainian spy trying to steal arms secrets
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained a Ukrainian man caught "red-handed" trying...
Read moreRussia says Turkey could sign new S-400 missile contract soon – Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and Turkey are close to signing a new contract to supply Ankara with additional S-400 air...
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Biden admin may compel civilian airlines to carry Afghan evacuees- officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration has told U.S. airlines they could be ordered to help ferry people who...
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Putin, Erdogan agree to strengthen coordination on Afghan issues -Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan discussed the situation in Afghanistan during a phone call...
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Planes, guns, night-vision goggles: The Taliban’s new U.S.-made war chest
By Idrees Ali, Patricia Zengerle and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About a month ago, Afghanistan's ministry of defense posted...
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4,500 U.S. troops at Kabul airport- official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. troops at Kabul's international airport reached about 4,500 on Wednesday, a U.S. official...
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‘We could have done more’ – frustration grows in Washington over Biden’s Kabul evacuation
By Idrees Ali, Jonathan Landay and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frustration and anger at U.S. President Joe Biden’s handling...
Read moreTwo gunmen killed by U.S. forces at Kabul airport in past 24 hours – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. forces protecting the airport in Kabul have killed two gunmen in separate incidents, a U.S. official...
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Russian, U.S. defence ministers discuss strategic stability – Tass
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin discussed strategic stability consultations as well...
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