Seoul: Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, warned that if there is an attempt to prevent or intercept North Korea’s missile test, the US and South Korea will get a response in retaliation. Two days ago, the US deployed a nuclear-tipped bomber in South Korea. Thus, the reaction has emerged from […]
Washington/ Taipei: Due to growing Chinese aggression, the United States has hinted at increasing military deployment in Taiwan. According to a leading US news agency, the United States will likely send an additional 100 to 200 soldiers to Taiwan, joining the small military force deployed last year. Taiwan’s President Tsai-Ing wen also acknowledged it. Since […]
Seoul: South Korea is preparing for a nuclear partnership with the United States, underlining the threat posed by North Korea. Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo claimed that South Korea could demand the deployment of a gigantic aircraft carrier or a nuclear submarine from the United States. It is claimed that this South Korean demand may become […]
Washington: Last week, OPEC plus, a group comprising the world’s leading fuel-producing countries, decided to cut daily crude oil production by two million barrels. This has evoked a strong reaction from the US. The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticised OPEC’s decision as wrong and inappropriate. Besides, members of Congress from the ruling Democratic Party […]
Washington: Russia, followed by China, has dramatically increased its activities in the Arctic region. The United States has announced that military deployment and investment in this region will be increased to a large extent to counter them. A new ‘National Strategy for the Arctic Region’ was released by the White House on Friday. It outlines […]
Moscow/ Havana/ Washington: Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at deploying military in the countries near the United States. In the last few days, President Putin has held talks with the leaders of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, Russia reported. A few days ago, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov, warned that Russia might deploy its […]
Kyiv/Moscow: – Ukrainian Foreign Minister accused Russia of conspiring to destroy Europe with immigrant infiltration through Belarus and increasing military deployment on the Ukraine border. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warned, during a meeting with the NATO Chief, that the immigrant influx and deployments are not separate actions, but they are part of a Russian policy. […]
Athens/Washington: – The United States has indicated an increase in deployment at its bases in Greece. Greek Foreign Minister is set to visit the United States this week. It is said that during the visit, the defence agreement between the two countries will be extended. Last month, Greece signed a comprehensive defence cooperation agreement with […]
Bamako/Moscow/Washington: – The government of Mali in Africa has signalled deployment of mercenaries from Russian Company, Wagner. The United States and European countries have objected to Mali’s decision. But Mali has backed the decision to seek help from the Russian company. While other countries, including France, are withdrawing their military deployments from Mali. Besides, the […]
Dushanbe: – Members of the CSTO have refused to deploy US and NATO troops or other military personnel withdrawing from Afghanistan. At the same time, the CSTO also said that Afghan citizens rescued by the US and NATO forces would not be granted asylum. The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a group formed by […]