WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing to undertake a review of its strategy in Afghanistan, a year after President Donald Trump begrudgingly agreed to extend America’s involvement in the 17-year-old war. Officials said Trump had shown signs of frustration over the lack of progress since he unveiled a strategy last August that committed to an […]
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Trump frustrated with stalemate in Afghanistan
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‘US may issue Iran sanctions waivers’
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said on Tuesday that Washington may grant waivers to the countries that seek relief from strict oil sanctions that the Trump administration intends to impose on Iran from Nov 4. The two largest importers of oil from Iran, China and India, and another major importer, Turkey, have suggested […]
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At least 10 killed in attack on Afghan govt office: official
Gunmen stormed an education department compound in Afghanistan’s restive east on Wednesday in an attack that left at least ten people dead, officials said. Ten others have been wounded in the second attack in Jalalabad city in as many days, Nangarhar provincial governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told AFP. The sound of gunfire followed by a […]
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Queen pays tribute to mark 100 years of Britain’s Royal Air Force
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth and senior royals watched almost 100 aircraft, from World War Two Spitfires to the newest stealth fighter jet fly over Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in a celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain’s Royal Air Force. Thousands of people lined the palace approach in central London, to watch a ceremony hosted […]
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EU official criticises Trump over attitude towards allies
BRUSSELS: A senior European Union official lashed out on Tuesday at President Donald Trump, lambasting the US leader’s constant criticism of European allies and urging him to remember who his friends are when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin next week. On the eve of a Nato summit meant to showcase the West’s unity and […]
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Police again quiz Netanyahu over corruption
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces three investigations over alleged corruption, was questioned again by police over a case involving Israel’s largest telecoms firm on Tuesday. The authorities allege Netanyahu awarded regulatory favours to Bezeq Telecom Israel in return for favourable coverage of him and his wife on a news website owned by […]