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"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's recent remarks on military grooming standards have drawn sharp criticism from the Sikh Coalition, a leading advocacy group for Sikhs in the US military. The new grooming rule restricts beards and long hair.
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'India Ties Critical': Marco Rubio On Meeting S Jaishankar Amid Tariff Row
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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US Halts Shipment Of Weapons Pledged To Ukraine
The US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.
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After "Great Victory" Netanyahu Expects To Meet Trump Next Week In The US
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he expects to travel to the United States next week for meetings with President Donald Trump, after a "great victory" in a 12-day war with Iran last month.
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"Devastated Iran's Nuclear Programme": Pentagon Chief On Op Midnight Hammer
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth today said that the United States strikes on key sites in Iran has completely "devastated the Iranian nuclear programme."
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Chat Blunder Deepens, Pentagon Ex-Official Flags "Meltdown", Trump Responds
US President Donald Trump defended his Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, following reports of the Pentagon chief disclosing sensitive military information in a second Signal chatroom with his family members and other staffers.
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Yemen War Plan Blunder: Did Pentagon Chief Leak Chats To Family?
Before the US launched military strikes on Yemen on March 15, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared critical information about the planned attacks to a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
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US Warns Iran Of "Serious Consequences" If It Attacks Israel
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.
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US Approves Sale Of $52 Million Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys To India
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million.
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India, US Military-To-Military Relationship Strong: Pentagon
The military-to-military relationship between India and the United States is strong, the Pentagon said Thursday on the eve of the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd.
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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US Says Russia Looking For Weapons In North Korea To Aid Ukraine Invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said that the United States believes Russia's defence minister is in North Korea to secure supplies of weapons to aid the stalled invasion of Ukraine.
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"We See Bullying, Coercion From China": US Defence Secretary In India
Visiting United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Monday said that the world is witnessing bullying and coercion from China which was seeking to "redraw borders by force" and also threaten the national sovereignty of countries.
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US Defence Chief Vows To Help Taiwan Defend Itself From China
The United States will help Taiwan "develop the capability to defend itself" from a Chinese invasion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday, stopping short of President Joe Biden's vow to send troops to the island.
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Chinese Defence Minister Warns US Counterpart On Phone: Report
The United States should not underestimate China's determination and capability, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a phone call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's recent remarks on military grooming standards have drawn sharp criticism from the Sikh Coalition, a leading advocacy group for Sikhs in the US military. The new grooming rule restricts beards and long hair.
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'India Ties Critical': Marco Rubio On Meeting S Jaishankar Amid Tariff Row
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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US Halts Shipment Of Weapons Pledged To Ukraine
The US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.
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After "Great Victory" Netanyahu Expects To Meet Trump Next Week In The US
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he expects to travel to the United States next week for meetings with President Donald Trump, after a "great victory" in a 12-day war with Iran last month.
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"Devastated Iran's Nuclear Programme": Pentagon Chief On Op Midnight Hammer
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth today said that the United States strikes on key sites in Iran has completely "devastated the Iranian nuclear programme."
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Chat Blunder Deepens, Pentagon Ex-Official Flags "Meltdown", Trump Responds
US President Donald Trump defended his Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, following reports of the Pentagon chief disclosing sensitive military information in a second Signal chatroom with his family members and other staffers.
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Yemen War Plan Blunder: Did Pentagon Chief Leak Chats To Family?
Before the US launched military strikes on Yemen on March 15, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared critical information about the planned attacks to a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
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US Warns Iran Of "Serious Consequences" If It Attacks Israel
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.
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US Approves Sale Of $52 Million Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys To India
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million.
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India, US Military-To-Military Relationship Strong: Pentagon
The military-to-military relationship between India and the United States is strong, the Pentagon said Thursday on the eve of the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd.
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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US Says Russia Looking For Weapons In North Korea To Aid Ukraine Invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said that the United States believes Russia's defence minister is in North Korea to secure supplies of weapons to aid the stalled invasion of Ukraine.
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"We See Bullying, Coercion From China": US Defence Secretary In India
Visiting United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Monday said that the world is witnessing bullying and coercion from China which was seeking to "redraw borders by force" and also threaten the national sovereignty of countries.
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US Defence Chief Vows To Help Taiwan Defend Itself From China
The United States will help Taiwan "develop the capability to defend itself" from a Chinese invasion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday, stopping short of President Joe Biden's vow to send troops to the island.
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Chinese Defence Minister Warns US Counterpart On Phone: Report
The United States should not underestimate China's determination and capability, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a phone call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
