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Planned NATO statement full of 'belligerent rhetoric' and 'lies', says Chinese official
The draft communique said China has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war effort in Ukraine and Beijing continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security.
Key points from NATO's Washington summit declaration
Here are the key parts of the summit declaration from the 32-nation transatlantic military alliance
NATO leaders seek to bolster Ukraine as gloom grows
"Make no mistake. Ukraine can -- and will -- stop Putin," Biden said forcefully to applause.
NATO boosts Ukraine air defenses as doubts over Biden cloud summit
Leaders from the 32-nation military alliance were looking to put on a show of resolve against Russia during three days of pomp-filled ceremony in the US capital marking NATO's 75th anniversary.
Nato is not a hegemonic burden
Why is US paying twice as much as the average Nato ally when it is geographically removed from all major conflict zones?
Turkey unblocks Sweden NATO bid, setting stage for summit
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was "very happy" and hailed "a good day for Sweden".
What Ukraine needs to learn from Afghanistan
Afghanistan today lies in ruins. While the US wasted more than $2 trillion of its military outlays, Afghanistan is impoverished. Its 2021 GDP was below $400 per person.
The Ukraine Safari
Peaceniks argue that Russia needs a victory or concession that will allow it to 'save face.'
US Senators vote 95-1 for NATO membership of Finland, Sweden
US Senators delivered near-unanimous bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for US national security and a day of reckoning for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
Nato 'concern' over Russia Syria role
Nato defence ministers will assess the "troubling escalation of Russian military activities" in Syria, the alliance's secretary-general says, ahead of talks in Brussels.
Syria conflict: Turkey summons Russian ambassador a second time
Turkey again summons the Russian ambassador after a second violation of its airspace by a Russian warplane operating in Syria in two days.
Afghan forces 'regain Kunduz control'
Afghan officials say they have regained control of key areas of the northern city of Kunduz from the Taliban.
Taliban tighten grip on Afghan city of Kunduz
Taliban fighters seize a military hilltop site in Kunduz, tightening their grip on the northern Afghan city.
Nato warns on Russian role in Syria
US and Nato express concern over reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Syria.
10 militants killed in Pakistan air strikes: Officials
Air strikes kill 10 suspected militants in Pakistan's northwestern Shawal Valley, intelligence officials say.
US to store heavy weapons in Poland under Nato plan
The US will make a decision soon to store heavy weapons including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles in Poland, the Polish defence minister says.
Car bomb kills at least 3 in Afghan capital - witness
A car bomb rams a convoy of foreign troops near the main airport in Kabul on Sunday, killing at least three civilians in the latest attack in the city.
Afghanistan suicide blast kills 33
A suicide bomb blast in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad kills 33 people and injures more than 100 outside a bank where government workers collect salaries.