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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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Panama Says Won't Accept US Military Bases On Its Soil
Panama's security minister said his country would reject any effort to reestablish US military bases on his country's soil, slapping down a suggestion by the visiting US Defense Secretary Wednesday.
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Stop "Blackmail" Against Panama: China To US
China on Tuesday refuted US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that Beijing interferes in the operations of the Panama Canal.
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US Did Not Have Advanced Warning Of Israeli Strike In Beirut: Pentagon
The United States had no advance warning of an Israeli strike in Beirut and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart as it was ongoing, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Friday.
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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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Amid Rising Tensions, US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In Middle East
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying destroyers have arrived in the Middle East, the US military said Wednesday, after the country's defense secretary ordered the strike group to accelerate its speed.
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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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Israeli Minister Tells US That "Large-Scale" Iranian Attack Expected: Report
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday that Iran was making preparations for a large-scale military attack on Israel, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a post on X.
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"Will Not Tolerate" Attacks On Troops In Middle East, Warns US
The United States will not tolerate attacks on American troops in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after rocket fire in Iraq wounded seven US per
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US Has No Evidence Of Unfolding Genocide In Gaza: Pentagon Chief
The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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US Defense Chief Released From Hospital, Will Return To Work: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from hospital on Tuesday, after undergoing treatment under general anesthetic for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
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Hospitalised US Defense Chief To Resume Duties Today: Doctors
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was treated under general anesthesia for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, his doctors said Monday, adding he was ready to resume work duties shortly.
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US Defense Chief Austin To Make 'Full Recovery' From Cancer: Doctors
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to make a "full recovery" from prostate cancer and his prognosis is "excellent," two doctors said after he was seen at Walter Reed hospital for a follow-up appointment.
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US Carries Out Strikes On Facilities In Iraq After Attacks On American Troops
US forces targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on American personnel in both that country and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
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US Strikes Iran-Linked Sites In Syria
The United States carried out strikes against two Iran-linked sites in Syria on Sunday in response to attacks on American personnel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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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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Panama Says Won't Accept US Military Bases On Its Soil
Panama's security minister said his country would reject any effort to reestablish US military bases on his country's soil, slapping down a suggestion by the visiting US Defense Secretary Wednesday.
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Stop "Blackmail" Against Panama: China To US
China on Tuesday refuted US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that Beijing interferes in the operations of the Panama Canal.
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US Did Not Have Advanced Warning Of Israeli Strike In Beirut: Pentagon
The United States had no advance warning of an Israeli strike in Beirut and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart as it was ongoing, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Friday.
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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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Amid Rising Tensions, US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In Middle East
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying destroyers have arrived in the Middle East, the US military said Wednesday, after the country's defense secretary ordered the strike group to accelerate its speed.
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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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Israeli Minister Tells US That "Large-Scale" Iranian Attack Expected: Report
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday that Iran was making preparations for a large-scale military attack on Israel, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a post on X.
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"Will Not Tolerate" Attacks On Troops In Middle East, Warns US
The United States will not tolerate attacks on American troops in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after rocket fire in Iraq wounded seven US per
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US Has No Evidence Of Unfolding Genocide In Gaza: Pentagon Chief
The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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US Defense Chief Released From Hospital, Will Return To Work: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from hospital on Tuesday, after undergoing treatment under general anesthetic for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
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Hospitalised US Defense Chief To Resume Duties Today: Doctors
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was treated under general anesthesia for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, his doctors said Monday, adding he was ready to resume work duties shortly.
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US Defense Chief Austin To Make 'Full Recovery' From Cancer: Doctors
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to make a "full recovery" from prostate cancer and his prognosis is "excellent," two doctors said after he was seen at Walter Reed hospital for a follow-up appointment.
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US Carries Out Strikes On Facilities In Iraq After Attacks On American Troops
US forces targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on American personnel in both that country and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
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US Strikes Iran-Linked Sites In Syria
The United States carried out strikes against two Iran-linked sites in Syria on Sunday in response to attacks on American personnel, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
