First UK maritime aid delivery on its way to US-built Gaza pier LONDON: The UK’s first aid delivery to a US-built pier in Gaza left Cyprus on Wednesday, the foreign office in... Published 15 May, 2024 10:50pm
World US paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition... Published 08 May, 2024 11:44am
World 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
World Lloyd Austin speaks with Israel’s Gallant after aid worker deaths WASHINGTON: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Wednesday urged Israel to take concrete steps to protect aid... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:00am
World US launches five new strikes on Huthi weapons systems: Pentagon WASHINGTON: US forces in the Red Sea have "successfully conducted five self-defense strikes" to foil attacks by land... Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:23pm
World US, Britain launch strikes against Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 07:44pm
World US State Dept approves nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed drones to India WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, related... Published 01 Feb, 2024 11:50pm
World US military strikes two Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen WASHINGTON: The US military carried out more strikes in Yemen early on Wednesday, destroying two Houthi anti-ship... Published 24 Jan, 2024 10:53am
World US, British forces carry out new strikes in Yemen WASHINGTON: US and British forces carried out a fresh round of strikes on Monday in Yemen, targeting a Houthi... Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:54am
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
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 08 Jan, 2024 11:04pm
World Pentagon says Iranian drone ‘attack’ hit chemical tanker near India A drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean early on Saturday, the US Department of... Published 24 Dec, 2023 10:07am
World Pentagon aware of reports of attack on US warship in Red Sea: AP WASHINGTON/SANAA: The Pentagon said on Sunday it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 10:31pm
World Ukraine’s new long-range rocket delivery from US pushed to next year WASHINGTON: Ukraine will need to wait until next year before it receives its first big shipment of rocket-propelled... Published 30 Nov, 2023 11:06pm
World US sanctions seven in Iraq over attacks on its troops WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday against seven people it said were affiliated with... Published 17 Nov, 2023 11:01pm
World North Korea vows more offensive response to US ‘threats’: KCNA SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday criticised a recent visit to South Korea by top US defence officials and vowed more... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:36am
World ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
World ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 15 Nov, 2023 02:57pm
World US announces $425mn in new military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a new $425 million military assistance package for Ukraine that... Published 03 Nov, 2023 10:32pm
World US fighter jets strike Syria after attacks by Iran-backed militia Two US fighter jets struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria on Friday in retaliation for attacks on US... Published 27 Oct, 2023 10:53am
World Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops: White House WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden delivered a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against... Published 27 Oct, 2023 12:00am
World US announces additional $150 million security assistance for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday announced additional security assistance for Ukraine amid the Russian... Published 26 Oct, 2023 09:21pm
World Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon as Netanyahu convenes war cabinet GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck southern... Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:52am
World US activates deployment of defence systems 'throughout' Mideast: Pentagon WASHINGTON: The Pentagon Saturday moved to step up its military readiness in the Middle East, ordering activation of... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:58pm
World US displays drones from Ukraine it says Iran made UNITED NATIONS: US military officials displayed what they said were pieces of Iranian drones recovered in Ukraine to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:11am
World US will send Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles, Biden tells Zelenskiy WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden has informed Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Washington will... Published 22 Sep, 2023 10:35pm
World Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs featuring purported ‘alien’ bodies MEXICO CITY: Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that “we are not alone” in the universe and saw the alleged remains... Published 14 Sep, 2023 09:44am
World US military repositioning some troops within Niger, withdrawing non-essential personnel WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger and will withdraw a small number of... Published 07 Sep, 2023 11:55pm
World US to provide depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States will provide depleted uranium tank ammunition to Ukraine as part of a $175 million aid... Published 07 Sep, 2023 12:59am
World Pentagon aims to counter China numerical advantage with drones WASHINGTON: The Pentagon plans to field thousands of drones within the next two years to help counter China's... Published 28 Aug, 2023 11:19pm