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CIA Director Gina Haspel to brief lawmakers on Jamal Khashoggi's murder

Khashoggi -- who was a US resident, a Washington Post contributor and a frequent critic of the Saudi Arabian government -- was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

Dec 4, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemns Iran missile test

The Islamic Republic's government has ruled out negotiations with Washington over its military capabilities, particularly its missile program, which is run by the Revolutionary Guards.

Dec 2, 2018

Trump renews threat to close US-Mexico border over migrants

"If we find that it gets to a level where we are going to lose control or where people are going to start getting hurt, we will close entry into the country for a period of time until we can get it under control," Trump said.

Nov 23, 2018

US President Donald Trump says Putin 'probably' involved in assassinations

Recently Sergei Skripal, believed to be a former Russian spy, died due to poisoning in Britain.

Oct 15, 2018

US Navy veteran charged for mailing letters containing ricin to Trump, James Mattis and other officials

William Clyde Allen III has been charged with four counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to use a biological toxin. If convicted, the 39-year-old could face a life term.

Oct 6, 2018

Putin-Modi to sign S-400 deal, 20 other agreements amid US' sanction threats

Putin will land in New Delhi on Thursday evening and will dine with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 4, 2018

Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name

Macedonians go to polls on Sunday to vote on whether to change their country's name to Republic of North Macedonia, urged by a pro-Western government to pave the way for NATO and EU membership by resolving a decades-old name dispute with Greece.

Sep 30, 2018

India to make 'sovereign decision' on defence deal with Moscow, says Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov

India will need exemptions from CAATSA to buy the S-400 Triumf missile defence system as well as frigates and helicopters.

Sep 29, 2018

2+2 dialogue: India, US vow to expand economic ties; work together for open Indo-Pacific

Both sides emphasised the need to work collectively with the other partner countries to support development.

Sep 7, 2018

India buying Russian missiles and Iranian oil not main focus of talks, Pompeo says ahead of '2+2' meeting

The US secretary of state says the main focus will be on things which are big and strategic and will still be relevant in the next 20 to 50 years.

Sep 5, 2018

John Kelly calls Trump an 'idiot' and 'unhinged' in Bob Woodward's tell-all book on White House

Journalist Bob Woodward has written a book that describes the unpredictable life in the White House. The book also contains personal interviews of Trump's current and former staff.

Sep 5, 2018

India to go ahead with major defence deal with Russia; will inform US in upcoming 2+2 meeting

The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007.

Sep 2, 2018

Pentagon cancels aid to Pakistan for not taking decisive action against militants

The US says Pakistan has been granting safe havens to insurgents who have been waging a war against the US-backed government in neighbouring Afghanistan for the last 17 years.

Sep 2, 2018

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US administration devises agenda for inaugural 2 + 2 dialogue with New Delhi

India-US defence cooperation has seen an exponential rise with the sale of a number of defence equipment including Hercules-CJ130 aircraft and sale of Apache attack helicopter.

Aug 23, 2018

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China rubbishes US claims of 'dragon training troops for strikes'

The report published by Pentagon explicitly mentioned that China's military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years.

Aug 18, 2018

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