US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:36am Vote buys Hegseth time before Democrats take control of Congress
Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail Published 10 Nov, 2026 06:33pm Defense Secretary Hegseth dismissed impeachment over the Iran war as a 'farce' and 'sabotage,' confident it would fail like past attempts
Iran war: Republican launches impeachment against Hegseth Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:44am WASHINGTON: A Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran,...
Democrats plan probes of Musk, Miller, corporate America Published 09 Nov, 2026 04:46am WASHINGTON: Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House chief of staff,...
Trump rules out firing Pentagon chief Hegseth Published 05 Nov, 2026 12:04am No, I think he’s doing a very good job, Trump
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become speaker of US House of Representatives Published 04 Nov, 2026 01:26pm Democratic Representative Robert Garcia of California, who is expected to become chair of the House Committee on Oversight
US and ASEAN working on defence cooperation deal, says Hegseth Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:00am US and its allies in Southeast Asia were working on a defence cooperation framework
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate Published 28 Oct, 2026 07:26am The war's impact on global energy costs has weighed on support for Republican candidates and hurt President Donald Trump's approval ratings
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports Published 20 Oct, 2026 07:48am News of Hegseth's trip comes a day after US President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu in next week's parliamentary election in Israel
Iran war cost hits $38bn: CBO Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:50am WASHINGTON: The six-month-old US war against Iran has cost USD38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise...
‘That’s why we fight’: Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001...
Iran says US energy cos’ facilities are ‘exposed’ Updated 08 Sep, 2026 11:14am DUBAI: Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that the energy...
Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts' Published 06 Aug, 2026 01:37pm White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt branded coverage of the exchange with Hegseth 'FAKE NEWS!'
Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet Published 29 Jul, 2026 06:45am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting...
Iran says halts ME attacks as US holds fire Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:04am DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian...
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:29am Trump's administration estimated the first six days of the war had cost at least $11.3 billion
Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:11am DUBAI/RIYADH: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,...
Trump warns Iran will pay 'many times over' for US troop deaths Published 21 Jul, 2026 01:20am Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack Updated 19 Jul, 2026 04:55pm US Central Command says airstrikes began at President Donald Trump’s direction
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump deserves commendation Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am “Trump has done what no other US president dared to do.” “Indeed and that includes Obama, Clinton, and Bush all...
US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard' Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:32am The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression
Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day ‘invasion’ on beaches Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, France: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an...
Czech Republic likely to miss NATO defence-spending target, PM tells FT Published 31 May, 2026 11:02am The US plans to tell NATO it will shrink the pool of American military capabilities available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis, Reuters reported this month
Pentagon chief says US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am SINGAPORE: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday,...
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles: Hegseth Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am SINGAPORE: The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as...
A true friendship developing between Washington & Islamabad: Hegseth Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am WASHINGTON: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said a true friendship was developing between...
US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal, says Pentagon chief Updated 30 May, 2026 06:06pm President Donald Trump is 'patient' and wants to make a 'great deal' that ensures Iran does not get a nuclear weapon
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend Published 30 May, 2026 12:13pm The US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP
UK armed forces to visit US to mark independence anniversary Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am LONDON: The British military’s aerial display team and the Royal Navy, which was recently maligned by Donald Trump,...