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ME again on the edge

The question whether an American attack on Iran is imminent is still valid because of a variety of reasons. First...

Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:01am

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EU should consider forming combined military: defence chief

BRUSSELS: EU countries should weigh whether to set up a combined military force that could eventually replace US...

Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:00am

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US troops in Syria killed in IS ambush attack

DAMASCUS: Two American troops and an interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of...

Published 14 Dec, 2025 02:49am

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500 US troops deployed in Chicago ahead of court hearing

CHICAGO: Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump’s...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 06:12am

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US govt shutdown halts critical economic data, affects federal workers

WASHINGTON: The US government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented...

Published 02 Oct, 2025 02:50am

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Trump says US soldiers will remain in Poland

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that US troops will remain in Poland and that he is willing...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 09:12pm

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Illinois governor calls Trump troop deployments an invasion

CHICAGO: US President Donald Trump’s ultimate aim in sending troops to American cities is to seize control of...

Published 01 Sep, 2025 05:57am

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No attacks ‘so far’ on Iraq bases hosting US troops: security sources

BAGHDAD: Iraqi security sources told AFP that Iran had not attacked the main base hosting US troops in the country...

Published 24 Jun, 2025 01:25am

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IS militant’s arrest: In his address to Congress, Trump speaks of Pak help

WASHINGTON: An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am

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Trump says ‘no soldiers by the US would be needed’ in his Gaza proposal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday that “no soldiers by the US would be needed” in his Gaza proposal,...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 12:35am

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Afghanistan: US leftover weapons grave security risk: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has expressed grave concern over the presence of advanced US...

Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am

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US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier

JERUSALEM: The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up...

Published 17 May, 2024 10:52pm

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US troops targeted in western Iraq: official

WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am

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Hundreds in Niger tell US troops to go home

NIAMEY (Niger): Hundreds protested on Sunday against the US troop presence in military-ruled Niger where a ...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

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US troops head to region as fears grow of Gaza war’s spread

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Troop reinforcements from Israel’s ally the United States headed to the ...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 03:23am

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South Korea, US troops kick off annual drills over North threats

SEOUL: South Korean and US militaries kicked off their spring drills on Monday with twice the number of troops...

Published 04 Mar, 2024 10:58am

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Iran’s Raisi says US presence ‘disrupts’ Middle East security

TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday criticised the deployment of US troops in the Middle East,...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 08:08pm

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Three US troops killed in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

WASHINGTON: Three US service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed group on...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 11:48am

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Three US troops killed in drone attack on base in Jordan

WASHINGTON: Three US service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US...

Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:14am

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Three US troops killed in drone attack on base in Jordan

WASHINGTON: A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden...

Published 28 Jan, 2024 10:58pm

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US sanctions airline, Iraq militia leaders after attacks on troops

WASHINGTON: The United States announced sanctions Monday on Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad, saying it provided...

Published 22 Jan, 2024 09:58pm

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South Korean minister says US troops likely to stay even if Trump is re-elected

SEOUL: The United States is unlikely to cut back its forces in South Korea even if former U.S. president Donald...

Published 06 Jan, 2024 10:13am

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US sanctions seven in Iraq over attacks on its troops

WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday against seven people it said were affiliated with...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 11:01pm

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Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops: White House

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden delivered a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against...

Published 27 Oct, 2023 12:00am

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US activates deployment of defence systems 'throughout' Mideast: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon Saturday moved to step up its military readiness in the Middle East, ordering activation of...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:58pm

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US military mission in Niger in focus after coup

WASHINGTON: Last month’s coup in Niger has raised questions over whether the United States can continue the...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 10:15am

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US embassy evacuated as Sudan fighting enters 2nd week

KHARTOUM: US troops evacuated embassy staff from Sudan's capital, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, as other...

Updated 24 Apr, 2023 10:52am

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Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use

MANILA: The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, ...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am

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Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use

MANILA: The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops,...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 05:36pm

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‘Forgotten’ Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo

LOS ANGELES: The world’s focus has shifted to the war in Ukraine, but two major new documentaries aim to throw the...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am