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Hungary Gives Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership

28Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Hungary Gives Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership

Sweden is poised to become NATO's 32nd member after Hungary's parliament finally approved its accession. This follows a period of delays, with Hungary being the last holdout among NATO members. This move marks a significant shift for Sweden, which has maintained a policy of neutrality for over 200 years. In a historic move, Hungary's parliament voted on Monday to approve Sweden's accession to NATO membership. It marked the final step for the Scandinavian nation to officially join the military alliance. This decision ends Sweden's 200-year policy of neutrality and bolsters NATO's presence in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sweden, along with neighboring Finland, submitted their applications to join NATO in May 2022. Three months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...

US to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine against the UN Decision

13Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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US to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine against the UN Decision

Human rights organizations and some NATO allies have denounced the United States' decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine. In order to protect civilians, more than 100 nations have outlawed cluster bombs. Which disperse smaller bomblets over a large area. The United States' decision to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine comes at a time when the country is facing a Russian invasion. The US government has argued that the weapons are necessary to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But critics have said that they will only lead to more civilian casualties. "This is a deeply troubling decision," said Steve Goose, arms director at Human Rights Watch. "Cluster bombs are indiscriminate weapons that kill and maim indiscriminately. They have no place in the 21st century." The UN ...

Finland joined Nato military alliance on April 4, 2023

13Apr

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Finland joined Nato military alliance on April 4, 2023

On April 4th, 2023, Finland announced that it has joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. The move came as a surprise to many. As Finland had long maintained a policy of neutrality and non-alignment in international affairs. The decision is likely to have significant implications for Finland's security, foreign policy, and relations with its neighbors, particularly Russia. The decision to join NATO was not taken lightly by Finland's leaders. In recent years, Finland has become increasingly concerned about Russia's assertiveness in the region. Particularly in the wake of the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. These events, coupled with a perceived lack of ...

Taliban seizing cases across Afghanistan grew as US troops left

6Jul

By Maru J1 Comment

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Taliban seizing cases across Afghanistan grew as US troops left

Will Afghanistan army be able to counter Taliban’s increasing attacks as US forces started leaving the country? KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - In the April of 2021, the new US president Joe Biden announced that US troops would leave Afghanistan. This particular announcement was something that the Taliban wanted to hear since the last two decades. Along with the US troops, NATO troops, who have been in a war with Taliban for the last 20 years, have also decided to leave the country by the end of this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJGGXqOBuf0 The news of troops leaving the country was surely a devastating one for Afghanistan’s government. Since what the country needs against its war with Taliban is man power since it has lost a lot of it. Following this announcement, US and NATO tr...

2May

By Maru J2 Comments

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US Troops Pull out as the Anniversary Reminiscence

KABUL/ISLAMABAD: President Biden has announced a withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan over the forthcoming months, completing the military exit by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that marked the United States into its longest war, US Officials. The United States officially started pulling out its last batch of troops from Afghanistan since Saturday, finishing its longest conflict closer yet in addition proclaiming a dubious future for a country in the fixing hold of an encouraged Taliban. US authorities on the ground say the withdrawal is now a work in progress - and May 1 is only a continuation - yet Washington has made an issue of the date since it is a cutoff time concurred with the Taliban in 2020 to finish the pullout of almost 2,500 soldiers. Th...