Middle East – NATO partnership to deepen in 360-degree approach
BRUSSELS: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)’s increased focus on the Indo-Pacific region, mainly Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, does not diminish its interest in its southern neighborhood – particularly the Middle East, North Africa and the Sahel region. “The South remains equally important in the context of NATO’s 360-degree approach to deterrence and […]
Amman Center to boost cooperation with partners across Middle East
BRUSSELS: A planned NATO office in the Jordanian capital Amman will strengthen the partnership between the 31-member transatlantic alliance and its partners in the region, a senior NATO official has said. NATO has built partnerships with countries in the Middle East through the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) and with countries in the Gulf through the Istanbul […]
New reflection process to provide engagement, solutions, opportunities
BRUSSELS: The growing global complexity risks and competitions, compounded by wars and conflicts, are pushing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to adopt new approaches to deal with a more dangerous world, a senior official has said. The conflict in the Middle East together with the continued Russia-Ukraine war make the world today even more […]
No direct NATO involvement in Gaza conflict: Stoltenberg
By Habib Toumi BRUSSELS: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has no direct role in the Gaza conflict, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed. “It is important to recognize that NATO as an Alliance does not play an active role in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Some Allies are active in different ways. But NATO as an […]
Pakistan warns Afghan refugees of forced expulsion if found involved in politics
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has announced that Afghan migrants in Pakistan are prohibited from supporting candidates in the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on February 8 next year. “Afghan migrants are not allowed to fund electoral, political activities, and the violation will result in forced expulsions,” […]
NATO wants longer pause in Gaza fighting, stresses need for lasting political solution
BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called for prolonging the pause in the fighting in Gaza and stressed the need for a lasting political solution. “I call for an extension of the pause. This would allow for much-needed relief to the people of Gaza and the release of more hostages,” Stoltenberg said at a […]
Rules-based international order still only way to promote peace, stability
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer has warned that the rules-based international order is under immense pressure and that the tectonic plates of power are shifting again. “We all have a stake in upholding the rules-based international order,” he said as he addressed the 19th Manama Dialogue, an international security […]
Bahrain Crown Prince sets out red lines in Gaza conflict
MANAMA: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has reiterated Bahrain’s condemnation of Hamas’ 7 October attacks and of Israel’s retaliation, which has resulted in the death of 11,000 Gazans and left many more living in an intolerable situation without access to basic necessities such as electricity, running water, and medical care. […]
Pakistan Security forces kill 7 terrorists
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Security forces killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Tank district, the military’s wing said on Wednesday Nov 15, 2023. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said that on the night between November 14 and15, the security forces conducted the […]
Illegal Afghan weapons being sold in Pakistan, says Interim Prime Minister
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has said that illegal Afghan weapons are being sold in the black market inside Pakistan. “One hundred and fifty thousand Afghan army that existed before the departure of US and allied forces from Afghanistan disappeared all of sudden,” he said […]
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