Troops

Israel said on Saturday morning its troops, sent in on Friday night, were still on the ground.

Russian anger grows over strike that killed dozens of troops in Ukraine

In a rare disclosure, Russia's defence ministry said 63 soldiers were killed on New Year's Eve in a fiery blast that destroyed a temporary barracks in a vocational college in Makiivka, twin city of the Russian-occupied regional capital of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

Indo-China border tensions: A look at key dates in decades-long conflict

India and China have been experiencing a long history of conflict along their lengthy border, and tensions soared this week after the troops from both the countries suffered injuries during a face-off in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. Let's take a look at a timeline of the long historical border tensions.

Factbox: Indian, Chinese troops clash for first time since 2020

Here is a look at the relations between the two Asian giants since the 2020 clashes, which killed 20 Indian soldiers and four on the Chinese side

Zelenskiy meets troops near front lines in east Ukraine

Zelenskiy did not indicate exactly where he met the troops on Tuesday.

Drone from Pakistan drops over 3 kg heroin along border in Rajasthan

BSF troops spotted the drone near Anupgarh and opened fire. The drone dropped the packets which were recovered later, a police official said.

Vladimir Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine

The euro tumbled to a two-week low against the dollar, European stock markets slipped, and investors piled into safe-haven bonds, pushing yields on German and U.S. government debt down.

China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan after unification

China's white paper on its position on self-ruled Taiwan follows days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises near the island, which Beijing claims as its territory, in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week.

Sri Lankan security troops raid protest camp, 50 injured

Hundreds of security personnel surrounded the "Gota Go Gama" protest camp, mockingly named after the former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, past midnight and then took apart a section of it, the two organisers said.

US has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan

The United States has reduced its troop presence in Afghanistan to 8,600, fulfilling its obligation as part of a February deal with the Taliban, the general who oversees American forces in that region said.

Donald Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops in Washington D.C.: Official

The account of Trump's demand during a heated Oval Office conversation on Monday shows how close the president may have come to fulfilling his threat to deploy active duty troops in U.S. cities, despite opposition from Pentagon leadership.

Donald Trump vows to send troops into cities if needed to quell protest violence

"Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled," Trump said in the White House Rose Garden as authorities dispersed a peaceful protest with tear gas and rubber bullets blocks away, witnesses said.

Coronavirus pandemic | Govt asks CAPFs to axe non-essential leaves of troops, get into 'battle mode'

A four-page directive was issued by the medical wing of the Union home ministry on Tuesday stating that the next three weeks are crucial in checking the spread of the virus and lack of caution can affect the forces, around 10 lakh personnel-strong, deployed for ensuring the country's internal security and border protection.

Australian PM Scott Morrison says troops will remain in Iraq

Speaking to reporters, Morrison added that an Australian naval vessel would travel as planned toward the Strait of Hormuz this week, to help protect shipping in the area.

PM celebrates Diwali with troops, visits Memorial in Punjab

Hailing the soldiers, the Prime Minister said, "It is because of your valour, dedication and dreams that the whole world looks at India with respect. It is not only because of the uniform but character of the armed forces."

Russia's Putin orders troops in military exercise back

Moscow had denied that the exercises, which began last week, had anything to do with events in Ukraine, where Putin has said he has the right to deploy troops to protect Russian compatriots.

India, China withdraw troops from Himalayan face off

India and China simultaneously withdrew troops from camps a few meters apart in a Himalayan desert on Sunday, apparently ending a three-week standoff on a freezing plateau where the border is disputed and the Asian giants fought a war 50 years ago.

LoC remains tense even as India talks tough

The situation along the India-Pakistan border continues to remain tense after India reported five ceasefire violations even after the flag meet. Indian troops, however, did not retaliate and officers say that they will not react in haste but will take their time.

Bahrain determined Grand Prix will go on despite turmoil

Organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix, a glitzy showcase for the Gulf island kingdom, insist it will go ahead this month despite political unrest, bitter sectarian divisions and street violence.

No reporting on troop movement by media: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court today directed the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that there is no reporting on movement of troops by print or electronic media, days after a newspaper report on movement of two army units towards Delhi had created a storm.

Dalai Lama wins $1.7 mln Templeton spiritual prize

Tibet's Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama has won the 2012 Templeton Prize worth USD 1.7 million for his work affirming the spiritual dimension of life, the U.S.-based John Templeton Foundation said on Thursday.

Syrians on sanctions list not welcome at Games - UK

Syrian athletes will be able to take part in the London Olympics this summer but any of the country's officials covered by a European Union travel ban will not be welcome at the Games, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday.