Trump seen hardening line towards Pakistan after Afghan war review

President Donald Trump's administration appears ready to harden its approach toward Pakistan to crack down on Pakistan-based militants launching attacks in neighboring Afghanistan, US officials tell Reuters. Potential Trump administration responses being discussed include expanding US drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to Pakistan and perhaps eventually downgrading Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Exclusive: Trump eyes hardening line toward Pakistan after Afghan war review

President Donald Trump's administration is exploring hardening its approach toward Pakistan to crack down on Pakistan-based militants launching attacks in neighboring Afghanistan, two U.S. officials tell Reuters. Potential Trump administration responses being discussed include expanding U.S. drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to Pakistan and perhaps eventually downgrading Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally, the two officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Fallout 4 VR is coming this October

As well as Doom VFR reveal at their E3 2017 briefing , Bethesda Softworks also treated VR fans to a new trailer for Fallout 4 VR which will be available for the HTC Vive this coming October. Announced during E3 2017 as DOOM: VFR , this basically puts players right in the center of the action.

Chinese Nuclear Sub Spotted at Pakistani Port

A Chinese nuclear-powered submarine was reportedly docked at a port in Pakistan, raising concerns across the border in India that it could have been monitoring the movement of its warships more closely than ever, reported NDTV. Showing an image on Google Earth of Chinese nuclear attack submarine docked in the harbour in Karachi in May last year, the report proved that Beijing might be scrutinizing Indian warships' movements far more closely than earlier.

Masterstroke by outgoing President Obama, signs bill authorizing $611 billion defence budget for 2017

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Death toll in Pakistan police academy attack rises to 59

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Pakistani officials say 48 police trainees killed in attack

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Nuclear states must exercise restraint: Mark Toner said to Pakistan

Washington, October 1: In a direct message to Pakistan, the US has urged Islamabad to exercise restraint when it comes to using nuclear weapons. "I mean, in terms - so just to answer your question about some of the rhetoric from the Pakistani government and the possibility of using nukes or nuclear weapons, I would just say nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities," US State Department deputy spokesperson Mark Toner said in a daily press briefing on Friday in response to a question.

US Senators call on Pakistan to cooperate with India on Uri probe

Washington, Sep 29: Expressing concern over initial indications that the Uri terror attack emanated from Pakistan, two influential US Senators today called on Islamabad to fully cooperate with India to bring to justice the perpetrators. "We are greatly concerned about initial indications that the perpetrators of this attack were Pakistani and that the attack emanated from Pakistan.

Russian troops arrive in Pakistan for first-ever joint drills

Islamabad, Sep 23 : A Russian ground forces contingent today arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military exercises starting from tomorrow, reflecting growing military ties between the two former Cold War rivals. "A contingent of Russian ground forces arrived in Pakistan for first ever Pak-Russian joint exercise," army spokesman Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa said.

Pakistani model’s brother says he killed her for ‘honor’

Baloch, who recently stirred controversy by posting pictures of herself with a Muslim cleric on s... . In this picture taken on June 28, 2016, Pakistani fashion model Qandeel Baloch speaks during a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan.

Hillary Clinton email probe centers on drone strikes in Pakistan

The criminal probe of Hillary Clinton's emails is zeroing in on messages between Washington and American diplomats in Islamabad over drone strikes in Pakistan, according to a published report. The emails were part of a secret deal giving the State Department more say in the targeting of CIA drone strikes, congressional and law-enforcement officials briefed on the FBI told the Wall Street Journal.

After Taliban leader’s assassination, where do Afghan peace talks stand?

The White House, finally confirming the death of Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, announced Monday the Taliban "should seize the opportunity to pursue the only real path for ending this long conflict - joining the Afghan government in a reconciliation process that leads to lasting peace and stability." That is some optimism.

US shifts tactics, takes war on terror to Taliban HQ in Pakistan

A US drone strike killing Taliban chief Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour signaled a major break with precedent as the United States circumvented Pakistan in an effort to disrupt the strengthening insurgency. KABUL: After months of failed Pakistani efforts to broker peace talks with the Taliban , a US drone strike against the leader of the Afghan militants signaled a major break with precedent as the United States circumvented Pakistan in an effort to disrupt the strengthening insurgency, officials said on Sunday.

Orlando Is Looking More and More Like San Bernardino All Over Again

Attorney General Loretta Lynch held a press briefing on the Orlando attack, where she said that Omar Mateen, the culprit in this likely terrorist attack, and his motive may never been known. But from Chris Hayes, to the FBI, to a representative of the Muslim community, to a Mother Jones reporter, to President Obama himself, one thing emerged from Hayes' MSNBC show tonight: they're all terribly confused and cautious about what possibly could have been the "motive" of the San Bernardino shooters.