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Turkey Elections: Erdogan reelected as President for 3rd time despite earthquake, inflation mayhem
World | May 28, 2023, 11:52 PM ISTWith nearly 99% of ballot boxes opened, unofficial results from competing news agencies showed Erdogan with 52% of the vote, compared with 48% for his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
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Russia 'pressurising' India to avoid being placed on FATF's blacklist; Will India take any steps?
World | May 27, 2023, 05:27 PM ISTRecently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Japan's Hiroshima during the G7 Summit, where India advocated for peace talks through dialogue and diplomacy. The move, according to multiple Russian news outlets, was not appreciated by Moscow officials.
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Ahead of PM Modi's visit, US panel on China recommends making India part of NATO Plus
World | May 27, 2023, 09:47 AM ISTNATO Plus is a security arrangement that unites NATO and five adjusted countries—Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea—to boost global defence cooperation.
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NATO chief visits Kyiv for 1st time since Russian invasion, pays tribute to fallen Ukrainian troops
World | Apr 20, 2023, 04:54 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: According to media reports, Stoltenberg also paid respect to those who sacrificed their lives protecting their nation against Russian invaders. Further, he also reviewed Russian military artefacts on display in a well-known Kyiv square.
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It's official! Finland joins NATO, ignoring threats posed by Russia amid Ukraine war
World | Apr 04, 2023, 08:30 PM ISTThe latest move is considered a major blow to Russia with a historic realignment of the continent triggered by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin accuses West of playing 'a dirty game' | Russia-Ukraine War | US | Joe Biden
News | Feb 21, 2023, 06:01 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin railed against the West in his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address on Tuesday, a speech expected to set the tone for the year ahead and shed light on how the Kremlin sees its bogged-down war in Ukraine.
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'Biggest risk if Putin wins Russia-Ukraine war': NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg at Munich Conference
World | Feb 18, 2023, 07:33 PM ISTNATO Chief underscored that the world needs to provide more lethal weapons to the war-torn nation and urged the international community to extend maximum assistance to Ukraine.
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US to terminate Pakistan's designation as major non-NATO ally, bill tabled in House
World | Jan 18, 2023, 01:54 PM ISTThe bill (HR 80) was introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs, who represents the fifth Congressional district of Arizona.
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Missile that hit Poland fired by Ukrainian forces to counter Russian attack: Reports
World | Nov 16, 2022, 03:04 PM ISTPoland said late on Tuesday that it was considering calling for emergency consultations under Article 4 of NATO's founding treaty, which provides for such talks if one of the 30 allies considers that its territory might be under threat.
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NATO holds emergency talks after missile lands in Poland amid Ukraine war
World | Nov 16, 2022, 02:28 PM ISTPoland missile attack: The blast came as Russia launched widespread aerial strikes across Ukraine and immediately raised concern and confusion about whether Russia might be broadening the war it launched against Ukraine in February, potentially dragging NATO into the conflict.
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India, NATO in touch for quite some time 'at different levels': MEA
India | Aug 12, 2022, 11:01 PM ISTThe comments by MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi at a media briefing came following a question on a report that India Delhi held its first political dialogue with NATO in December 2019.
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US President Joe Biden to rescind Afghanistan's designation as major non-NATO ally
World | Jul 07, 2022, 07:20 AM ISTOn August 15, 2021, the Taliban swept into Kabul without encountering any resistance and gained full control over the Afghan capital. Later in September, the Taliban declared a complete victory in Afghanistan and formed an interim government, which h
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NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
World | Jul 05, 2022, 04:55 PM ISTEvery alliance nation has different legislative challenges and procedures to deal with, and it could take several more months for the two to become official members.
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Denmark holds referendum on EU defence amid Ukraine war
World | May 31, 2022, 03:46 PM ISTDenmark joining the EU defence policy would have a relatively modest impact on Europe's security architecture, particularly compared to Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
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Finland, Sweden submit NATO membership applications amid Russia warning
World | May 18, 2022, 12:38 PM ISTPublic opinion in Finland and Sweden has shifted massively in favour of membership since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
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NATO member Turkey against Finland, Sweden seeking alliance membership
World | May 17, 2022, 08:23 PM ISTThe move drew strong objections from Turkey, a key NATO member who declared the two nations should not be allowed to join because they have been too lax in taking action against Kurdish militants.
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Putin goes soft over Sweden, Finland's NATO bid, but issues a warning too
World | May 17, 2022, 12:57 PM ISTThe Finnish Parliament is expected to endorse the decision in the coming days. A formal membership application will then be submitted to NATO headquarters in Brussels
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Finland announces it wants to join NATO, days after Russia's warning of 'retaliation'
World | May 15, 2022, 06:25 PM ISTTop NATO diplomats are meeting Sunday in Berlin to discuss providing further support to Ukraine and moves by Finland, Sweden and others to join NATO in the face of threats from Russia.
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Russia warns of retaliation after Finland moves toward NATO
World | May 13, 2022, 12:34 PM ISTThe process could take months to complete. Sweden, likewise, is considering putting itself under NATO's protection.
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US shared intelligence with Ukraine before Russian missile cruiser Moskva was hit
World | May 06, 2022, 01:15 PM ISTThe Biden administration has ramped up intelligence sharing with Ukraine alongside the shipment of arms and missiles to help it repel Russia's invasion.