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U.S. says it will send more troops to the Middle East



WASHINGTON: Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has said the US will deploy an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East, media reports have said.

The troops will be sent for defensive purposes, he said while citing concerns about a threat from Iran.

There have been fears of a confrontation between the United States and Iran following Thursday’s attack on two oil tankers. The United States has blamed Tehran for the attacks. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 18 June 2019 16:51 PM

Nepali Congress to hold central executive committee meeting on Sunday

KATHMANDU:  The Nepali Congress will convene its Central Executive Committee

RSP Secretariat to meet tomorrow to discuss proportional representation candidates

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) will hold a secretariat

Social media, algorithms, and deepfakes shaped Nepal’s election: Dr. Bhattarai

NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has highlighted

Time to focus on party building: NC Spokesperson Chalise

KATHMANDU:  Nepali Congress spokesperson Dev Raj Chalise has called on