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First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Pentagon

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, (Alaska): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan security ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 04:25am

World

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Pentagon chief

Taliban insurgents are gaining control of more and more territory, which the Pentagon estimated on Wednesday now extends to over half of half Afghanistan's district centers

Updated 25 Jul, 2021 11:50am

Pentagon chief says removal of all contractors from Afghanistan under way

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday the process of removing all contractors from...

Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am

World

No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket -Pentagon chief

The Long March 5B rocket blasted off from China's Hainan island on April 29, carrying the Tianhe module.

Published 07 May, 2021 10:09am

World

Pentagon chief says removal of all contractors from Afghanistan under way

"We're going to responsibly retrograde all of our capabilities that we are responsible for and the contractors fall in that realm as well," Austin said.

Published 07 May, 2021 10:05am

World

US to station 500 more military personnel in Germany: defense secretary

Biden's government said in February that it would put those plans for a pullback on hold, in a step warmly welcomed by the German government.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:28pm

World

US affirms Germany ties with troop level boost

Biden's government said in February that it would put those plans for a pullback on hold, in a step warmly welcomed by Berlin.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:43pm

World

Blinken heads back to Brussels as Afghanistan decision looms

Joe Biden has promised to go ahead and end America's longest war within the year but has said that the May 1 deadline is not realistic.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 04:59pm

World

US defense secretary in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks

Austin's first scheduled stop on the two-day trip was a meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:10pm

World

Pentagon chief to visit Israel amid Iran talks

The two-day visit comes as the Biden administration attempts to return to an Iran nuclear deal abandoned by its predecessor -- a deal Israel opposes.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 04:54pm

World

Xi says China to work with Pyongyang to preserve Korean Peninsula peace

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday his country is willing to work with Pyongyang to “preserve peace...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

World

U.S. Defense Secretary meets Afghan president amid peace process review

Austin said on Twitter he had come to “listen and learn”, on his first trip to Afghanistan since his appointment.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 12:51pm

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit

ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Sunday ...

Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am

World

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit weeks before US withdrawal

The Afghan government is also keen to keep US forces in the country for as long as possible for the vital air cover they provide.

Published 21 Mar, 2021 07:08pm

World

China dominates Pentagon chief’s first India visit

NEW DELHI: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin praised India's growing ties with "like-minded partners" as he held talks in...

Updated 21 Mar, 2021 05:50pm

World

Austin says discussed with India its planned purchase of Russian air defence systems

There has been no delivery of S400 systems to India and so the possibility of sanctions was not discussed, Austin told reporters in New Delhi on Saturday.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 06:25pm

World

Pentagon chief visits ‘Quad’ ally India with China high on agenda

NEW DELHI: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin arrived in India Friday for the first face-to-face meetings between New Delhi...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

World

North Korea says will ignore US while 'hostile policy' in place

Beijing warned Thursday it would make no concessions to the US on key issues including human rights in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 04:12pm

World

North Korea says will ignore US while 'hostile policy' in place: Yonhap

But ultimately no progress was made towards Washington's declared aim of denuclearising North Korea, with a second summit in Hanoi in early 2019 breaking up without an agreement and Pyongyang still under multiple international sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 04:05pm

World

N Korean leader’s sister warns US

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s influential sister warned the United States against “causing a ...

Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am

World

North Korean leader's sister warns US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip

But ultimately no progress was made towards Washington's declared aim of denuclearising North Korea, which is under multiple international sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 10:03am

World

Biden's secretary of state makes overseas debut with visit to Japan, Korea

The visit, from March 15 to 18, to Tokyo and Seoul is the first overseas trip by top cabinet members of President Joe Biden's administration and follows last week's Quad alliance summit of the leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India.
The Quad summit pledged to work to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, a major priority for Tokyo, and cooperate on maritime, cyber and economic security in the face of challenges from Beijing.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 06:43pm

World

Top US officials head to Asia to boost alliances in first foreign trip

"Our combined power makes us stronger when we must push back against China's aggression and threats," they wrote.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:20pm

World

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

HONOLULU: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was travelling to Asia to boost military cooperation...

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 10:04am

World

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

Blinken will join President Joe Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, in Anchorage on March 18 with their Chinese counterparts Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:45am

World

US will do ‘what’s necessary’ after Iraq rocket attack: Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON: The United States will “do what’s necessary” to defend itself, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said...

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 09:25am

World

US contractor dead after rockets hit Iraqi base

BAGHDAD: A US contractor died of cardiac failure after rocket fire hit an Iraqi base hosting coalition troops...

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:38am

Opinion

US military wages war on extremism in its own ranks

Nearly two months after some active service personnel and veterans took part in the deadly attack on the US Capitol,...

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:58am

World

New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will this week reaffirm Washington’s commitment to NATO and reassure...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

World

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee Austin as defense secretary

The vote was 93-2 in the 100-member chamber, far more than the simple majority needed.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:50pm

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Lloyd Austin

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Pentagon

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Pentagon chief

Pentagon chief says removal of all contractors from Afghanistan under way

No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket -Pentagon chief

Pentagon chief says removal of all contractors from Afghanistan under way

US to station 500 more military personnel in Germany: defense secretary

US affirms Germany ties with troop level boost

Blinken heads back to Brussels as Afghanistan decision looms

US defense secretary in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks

Pentagon chief to visit Israel amid Iran talks

Xi says China to work with Pyongyang to preserve Korean Peninsula peace

U.S. Defense Secretary meets Afghan president amid peace process review

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit weeks before US withdrawal

China dominates Pentagon chief’s first India visit

Austin says discussed with India its planned purchase of Russian air defence systems

Pentagon chief visits ‘Quad’ ally India with China high on agenda

North Korea says will ignore US while 'hostile policy' in place

North Korea says will ignore US while 'hostile policy' in place: Yonhap

N Korean leader’s sister warns US

North Korean leader's sister warns US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip

Biden's secretary of state makes overseas debut with visit to Japan, Korea

Top US officials head to Asia to boost alliances in first foreign trip

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

US will do ‘what’s necessary’ after Iraq rocket attack: Pentagon chief

US contractor dead after rockets hit Iraqi base

US military wages war on extremism in its own ranks

New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee Austin as defense secretary

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