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[ad_1] BRUSSELS: In an underground archive below NATO’s headquarters lies a key document that sets out the vision of both NATO and Russia about their future ties, as it was shaped almost a quarter of a century ago. The room is sealed. White gloves must be worn to handle the …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The US put 8,500 American troops on high alert for possible deployment in eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine even as the Biden administration faced attacks at home, questioning the necessity of yet another prospective foreign intervention amid many domestic crises. Amid an escalating diplomatic stand-off …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON:For years, US officials have tiptoed around the question of how much military support to provide to Ukraine, for fear of provoking Russia. Now, in what would be a major turnaround, senior Biden administration officials are warning that the United States could throw its weight behind a Ukrainian insurgency …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Another 1,000 federal health workers are deploying to six states to help alleviate overwhelmed hospitals amid the US surge in Omicron-related Covid-19 cases, the White House said on Thursday. The teams of between seven and 25 military doctors, nurses and other personnel will head to New York, New …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms while quarantining at home. In a statement Sunday night, Austin said he plans to attend key meetings and discussions virtually in the coming week “to the degree possible.” He said Deputy …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: None of the military personnel involved in a botched drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 10 civilians will face any kind of punishment, the Pentagon said Monday. The Pentagon acknowledged in September that the last US drone strike before US troops withdrew from Afghanistan the month before …

[ad_1] TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations aimed at reviving an international nuclear deal, as his top defense and intelligence officials headed to Washington to discuss the flailing talks. Israel has been watching with concern …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday that recent extensive Chinese military operations near Taiwan resembled “rehearsals” and he reaffirmed Washington’s strong support for Taipei. President Joe Biden’s Pentagon chief said the United States remained committed to supporting “Taiwan’s ability to defend itself.” In a speech devoted largely …