US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s defense minister on Tuesday, the first engagement... Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
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World US defense chief to Israel counterpart: Gaza toll ‘too high’ WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 10:15pm
World US defence chief says Washington will not let Ukraine fail RAMSTEIN AIR BASE: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin promised Tuesday that the United States will not let Ukraine fail,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 05:36pm
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World Biden will not fire Pentagon chief Austin, Trump calls for removal ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over his failure ... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
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World US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks MANAMA: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the United States was leading a multinational operation to... Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:27pm
World Israel bombs Gaza; human rights group says Tel Aviv starving Palestinians GAZA STRIP: Israel kept up heavy bombing of Gaza on Monday as it faced accusations from a human rights group that it... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Red Sea: more shipping firms suspend traffic DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels said Monday they had attacked two “Israeli-linked” vessels in the Red... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Yemen rebels attack Red Sea tankers as shipping firms suspend traffic DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Monday they had attacked two “Israeli-linked” vessels in the Red Sea... Updated 18 Dec, 2023 11:33pm
World US defense chief Austin visits Kyiv, announces more military aid KYIV: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced $100 million in new military aid to Ukraine during an... Published 21 Nov, 2023 12:03am
World Pentagon chief tells Zelensky US backs Ukraine for the ‘long haul’ KYIV: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to... Published 20 Nov, 2023 08:00pm
World China, Pakistan navies hold drills days after Russia’s historic Andaman exercise BEIJING: The Chinese and Pakistani navies are holding weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea days after the Russian... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:46pm
World US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea threat SEOUL: South Korea and the United States during talks on Monday revised a bilateral security agreement aimed at... Published 13 Nov, 2023 11:11am
World India and US push defence deals amid ‘global challenges’ NEW DELHI: India and the United States announced progress on key defence deals and said they would expand their... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
World US House Republicans’ Israel-only aid bill opposed in Senate, by Biden WASHINGTON: US senators from both parties voiced doubts on Tuesday about House Republicans’ plan to provide $14.3... Published 01 Nov, 2023 10:38am
World 2,000 US troops put on deployment alert amid Middle East crisis WASHINGTON: The US military on Tuesday ordered 2,000 personnel to prepare for deployment to the Middle East as a... Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:50pm
Markets Wall Street declines NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday as a deepening conflict between Israel and the Palestinian... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan COAS, US Defense Secy discuss regional developments ISLAMABAD: Army chief General Asim Munir on Tuesday discussed “recent regional developments” with US Defence... Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:23am
World US, Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor: Yomiuri TOKYO: Japan and the US will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile to counter hypersonic... Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:05am
World US calls on Russia to cease ‘irresponsible behaviour’ in Syria after drone hit with flare SYDNEY: The US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday called on Russia to abide by the laws of the sky and cease... Published 29 Jul, 2023 11:30am
World Australia set to manufacture, export missiles to US: report SYDNEY: Australia is set to manufacture missiles for U.S. military forces under a joint plan between the close... Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:44am
World Blinken, Austin visit Australia on last leg of Pacific blitz BRISBANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will meet top Australian officials... Published 27 Jul, 2023 08:19pm
World France’s Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific PORT VILA: French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “new imperialism” in the Pacific during a landmark visit to... Published 27 Jul, 2023 11:43am
World US not seeking permanent base in Papua New Guinea: defence secretary US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Thursday during a visit to Papua New Guinea that Washington was not... Published 27 Jul, 2023 11:04am
World US concerned for soldier in North Korean custody, notifying family: US defense secretary WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Tuesday for a soldier who is believed to be in... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:59pm
World Ukraine has a lot of ‘combat power’ left for offensive: US BRUSSELS: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that Ukraine still has plenty of firepower left to conduct... Published 15 Jun, 2023 08:49pm
World US and India agree defence industry cooperation plan NEW DELHI: The United States and India agreed a roadmap for military industrial cooperation Monday, as New Delhi... Published 05 Jun, 2023 05:42pm
