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"It's In Your DNA": Pentagon Chief Blasts Reporter On Trump Question
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a blistering attack on the media, accusing journalists of rooting against President Donald Trump and deliberately undermining the success of America's recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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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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Pentagon Chief Warns Of China 'Preparing' To Use Military Force In Asia
The Indo-Pacific is "America's priority theatre", the US defence chief said, pledging to ensure "China cannot dominate us - or our allies and partners".
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"If They Had Told Us Some Years Ago...": Ex Air Chief On Defence Delivery Delay
The crucial issue of delay in delivery of homegrown defence equipment and delayed timelines, that was flagged unexpectedly on Thursday by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, was seconded today by his predecessor.
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Amid Russia's Threat To Europe, Trump 'Weakened' The West: Former NATO Head
Rasmussen suggests creating a new "D7" grouping of democracies, including the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, to form a "formidable force to resist coercion from China or the United States."
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"India's Approach Always Responsible, Remains So," S Jaishankar Tells US
Shortly after a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who called for de-escalation amid a rising India-Pakistan conflict, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar asserted today India's approach has always been "measured and responsible" and remains so.
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White House Looking To Replace Pentagon Chief After Chat Leak Row: Report
The White House has started a process to look for a new Pentagon chief, a US broadcaster said, following media reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a group chat that included his wife and brother.
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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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"We Will Take Back Panama Canal...": Pentagon Chief Meets Panama President
The US will take back the Panama Canal, ending China's influence in one of the world's most important waterways, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said today after a rare visit to the Central American nation.
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Chief Of US Indo-Pacific Command Holds Talks With India's Top Military Brass
Ways to further advance the India-US military ties figured prominently in talks Admiral Samuel J Paparo, the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, held with India's top civil and military brass this week.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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US, China Defence Chiefs Hold Talks For First Time In 18 Months
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defence chiefs in nearly 18 months.
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"It's In Your DNA": Pentagon Chief Blasts Reporter On Trump Question
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a blistering attack on the media, accusing journalists of rooting against President Donald Trump and deliberately undermining the success of America's recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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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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Pentagon Chief Warns Of China 'Preparing' To Use Military Force In Asia
The Indo-Pacific is "America's priority theatre", the US defence chief said, pledging to ensure "China cannot dominate us - or our allies and partners".
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"If They Had Told Us Some Years Ago...": Ex Air Chief On Defence Delivery Delay
The crucial issue of delay in delivery of homegrown defence equipment and delayed timelines, that was flagged unexpectedly on Thursday by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, was seconded today by his predecessor.
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Amid Russia's Threat To Europe, Trump 'Weakened' The West: Former NATO Head
Rasmussen suggests creating a new "D7" grouping of democracies, including the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, to form a "formidable force to resist coercion from China or the United States."
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"India's Approach Always Responsible, Remains So," S Jaishankar Tells US
Shortly after a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who called for de-escalation amid a rising India-Pakistan conflict, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar asserted today India's approach has always been "measured and responsible" and remains so.
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White House Looking To Replace Pentagon Chief After Chat Leak Row: Report
The White House has started a process to look for a new Pentagon chief, a US broadcaster said, following media reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a group chat that included his wife and brother.
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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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"We Will Take Back Panama Canal...": Pentagon Chief Meets Panama President
The US will take back the Panama Canal, ending China's influence in one of the world's most important waterways, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said today after a rare visit to the Central American nation.
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Chief Of US Indo-Pacific Command Holds Talks With India's Top Military Brass
Ways to further advance the India-US military ties figured prominently in talks Admiral Samuel J Paparo, the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, held with India's top civil and military brass this week.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of "possible escalation", the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
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US, China Defence Chiefs Hold Talks For First Time In 18 Months
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defence chiefs in nearly 18 months.
