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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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"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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"Russian Attacks Have Left Children Dead": US On Ukraine Conflict
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday accused Russia of "deliberate cruelty" in its war in Ukraine, saying Moscow was intentionally targeting civilians.
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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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In Talks With India, US Cautions About China's "Authoritarian Interests"
China is seeking to refashion the Indo-Pacific region and the international system in ways that serve its "authoritarian interests", US Defense Secretary said on Monday.
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Russian Troops "Poised To Strike" Ukraine: US Defence Chief
Russian troops on Ukraine's border are "uncoiling" and "poised to strike", US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday during a visit to Lithuania.
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S Jaishankar, US Defence Chief Meet, Discuss India-US Strategic And Defence Partnership
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had a "warm meeting" with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, during which they discussed further developing strategic and defence partnership between the countries and shared views on "contemporary security challenges".
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"Discussed Human Rights Issues With Indian Ministers": US Secretary Of Defence
US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd Austin on Saturday said he had a conversation with Indian ministers about the human rights of minorities in the country as it was important for partners to have "those kinds of discussions".
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"Sanctions Not Discussed": US On India's Plan To Buy Russian Missile
There has been no discussion on possible American sanctions over India's plan to buy long-range S-400 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia, visiting US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin told reporters today.
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US Troops Exiting Syria To Stay 'Temporarily' In Iraq: Pentagon Chief
The American troops withdrawing from Syria will stay in Iraq "temporarily" before returning to the United States, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday.
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Barack Obama to Nominate Pentagon Chief Today
President Barack Obama on Friday will announce his choice to replace Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief, the White House said.
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Michele Flournoy Withdraws From Consideration as US Defence Secretary: Report
Michele Flournoy, a former top US Defence Department official widely tipped as a possible replacement for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, has taken herself out of consideration for the job, Foreign Policy Magazine reported on Tuesday.
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Frontrunners Emerge for Top Pentagon Job
A pair of frontrunners have emerged to take charge at the Pentagon after President Barack Obama announced the departure of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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US losing patience with Pakistan: Panetta
Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta said on Thursday that the United States was running out of patience with Pakistan over safe havens of insurgents who attack US troops across the border in Afghanistan.
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Leon Panetta meets AK Antony; China, Af-Pak discussed
A day after he met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta met Defence Minister AK Antony today as part of his two-day visit to India.
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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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"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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"Russian Attacks Have Left Children Dead": US On Ukraine Conflict
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday accused Russia of "deliberate cruelty" in its war in Ukraine, saying Moscow was intentionally targeting civilians.
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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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In Talks With India, US Cautions About China's "Authoritarian Interests"
China is seeking to refashion the Indo-Pacific region and the international system in ways that serve its "authoritarian interests", US Defense Secretary said on Monday.
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Russian Troops "Poised To Strike" Ukraine: US Defence Chief
Russian troops on Ukraine's border are "uncoiling" and "poised to strike", US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday during a visit to Lithuania.
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S Jaishankar, US Defence Chief Meet, Discuss India-US Strategic And Defence Partnership
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had a "warm meeting" with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, during which they discussed further developing strategic and defence partnership between the countries and shared views on "contemporary security challenges".
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"Discussed Human Rights Issues With Indian Ministers": US Secretary Of Defence
US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd Austin on Saturday said he had a conversation with Indian ministers about the human rights of minorities in the country as it was important for partners to have "those kinds of discussions".
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"Sanctions Not Discussed": US On India's Plan To Buy Russian Missile
There has been no discussion on possible American sanctions over India's plan to buy long-range S-400 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia, visiting US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin told reporters today.
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US Troops Exiting Syria To Stay 'Temporarily' In Iraq: Pentagon Chief
The American troops withdrawing from Syria will stay in Iraq "temporarily" before returning to the United States, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday.
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Barack Obama to Nominate Pentagon Chief Today
President Barack Obama on Friday will announce his choice to replace Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief, the White House said.
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Michele Flournoy Withdraws From Consideration as US Defence Secretary: Report
Michele Flournoy, a former top US Defence Department official widely tipped as a possible replacement for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, has taken herself out of consideration for the job, Foreign Policy Magazine reported on Tuesday.
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Frontrunners Emerge for Top Pentagon Job
A pair of frontrunners have emerged to take charge at the Pentagon after President Barack Obama announced the departure of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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US losing patience with Pakistan: Panetta
Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta said on Thursday that the United States was running out of patience with Pakistan over safe havens of insurgents who attack US troops across the border in Afghanistan.
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Leon Panetta meets AK Antony; China, Af-Pak discussed
A day after he met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta met Defence Minister AK Antony today as part of his two-day visit to India.
