Indian Army denies reports of Chinese troops entering Ladakh

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 21:59

Around 20 Chinese soldiers last week entered Indian territory near the LAC and pitched their tents in Chepzi area in Ladakh, sources said on Sunday.

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 18:10

After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district and sparking off an exchange of fire for about 25 minutes, a defence official said.

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 17:56

After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district and sparking off an exchange of fire for about 25 minutes, a defence official said.

Alarm rises for Afghan women prisoners after Western troops leave

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:40

After Farida`s husband sold their three-year-old daughter to support his drug habit of several years, she took a knife and stabbed him to death in their house in the western Afghan province of Herat.

John Kerry eases deadline for signing Afghan troops deal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:33

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday appeared to give Afghan President Hamid Karzai extra time to sign a bilateral security deal, saying the pact did not have to be concluded by January.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in WBank: Medics

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 01:04

Israeli troops shot dead a 15-year-old Palestinian during Saturday`s clash in Jelazoun refugee camp, near the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Mexican troops kill 4 town workers in apparent mistake

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:53

Troops have shot dead four municipal workers returning from a shooting range in southwestern Mexico, apparently after mistaking them for criminals, a state official and residents said.

Pakistan wants coherent global policy on Afghanistan

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:28

Pakistan on Thursday said the world community must come up with a clear and coherent policy for Afghanistan in the post-2014 scenario after coalition troops leave the war-torn country.

Afghan president unchanged on troop deal: US envoy

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:05

The US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan said today that Afghan President Hamid Karzai still refuses to sign a security deal with the US until after next April`s elections.

US warns support for Afghanistan at risk if BSA pact delayed

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 14:38

Frustration is mounting in Washington, and among NATO allies, over Karzai`s refusal to sign a bilateral security agreement (BSA), intended to shape the US military presence in the country beyond 2014.

50 Army troops may face action in Meerut jawan-officer brawl

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 22:00

Around 50 Army personnel including a Major are facing the prospect of disciplinary action for a brawl between officers and troops in Meerut during a boxing match in October.

US senator blasts Karzai over refusal to sign deal

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 13:36

The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee has strong words about Afghanistan`s president for refusing to sign an agreement governing the future of the American troop presence in his country.