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Pakistan: Death count rises to 12 as military base attack launched by suicide bombers
World | Mar 05, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTPakistan: The attack happened after sunset, when people would have been breaking their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Five US personnel injured in rocket attack at Iraqi base amid escalating Middle East tensions
World | Aug 06, 2024, 05:24 PM ISTTensions in the region are at an all-time high after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. It is yet to be determined whether the latest attack on Iraq was linked to threats by Iran, which blames the US for Haniyeh's death.
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Iran-backed militia claims its base in Iraq attacked by airstrike amid regional tensions, one killed
World | Apr 20, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTIt has not been verified who launched the airstrike at the Kalso base, which happened in the backdrop of Israel's suspected attack on Iran that fuelled tensions of a regional war. While the Iran-aligned militia blamed American forces, Washington said there were no US airstrikes in Iraq.
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Bathinda Military Station firing: Army jawan confesses to killing 4 of his colleagues
India | Apr 17, 2023, 02:07 PM ISTNotably, four soldiers were killed in their sleep in firing inside the military station in Bathinda on April 12.
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Military base in Washington on lockdown after report of armed person
World | Aug 13, 2021, 10:48 PM ISTThe notice said the person was spotted on the south side of the base and that anyone who encounters the person should run and hide.
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5 shells hit Iraq military base housing US forces
World | Feb 01, 2020, 09:57 AM ISTThe attack came a week after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Baghdad upon the request of the prominent Shia leader Moqtada al-Sadr, in which he called for a scheduled withdrawal of US troops from Iraq through peaceful means.
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China denies plans to set up military base in Pakistan, terms speculation 'unnecessary'
Business | Jan 09, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTThe Global Times quoted a Washington Times report that China is in talks with Pakistan to build its second overseas military base as part of a push for greater maritime capabilities along strategic sea routes.
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With an eye on China, India agrees to provide military base to US
India | Apr 12, 2016, 03:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: In an attempt to counterweight the growing maritime assertiveness of China, India has agreed to give US forces access to its military base for logistics support that involves resupplies, repair and rest. The
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Al-Qaida militants seize Yemeni military base in south
World | Feb 12, 2015, 11:35 PM ISTSanaa, Yemen: Al-Qaida militants seized control of an important army base Thursday following clashes with soldiers that left at least eight people dead, military officials said.The officials say at least four soldiers and four militants
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Ukrainian military base in Crimea under Russian siege: Report
World | Mar 08, 2014, 10:03 AM ISTKiev: A Russian military truck broke down the gates of a Ukrainian base in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol and the installation is under siege by Russians on Friday, the Interfax news agency reported.
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Huge Military Base Blast Kills Guards Commander, 16 Others
World | Nov 13, 2011, 08:21 AM ISTTehran, Nov 12 : A massive explosion at a Revolutionary Guards base just west of the Iranian capital today killed 17 members of the elite force, including a top commander, officials said, revising the toll