Trump hints could make first visit to Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump hinted on Thursday he may visit Afghanistan, scene of one of… Read More
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Saudi Arabia vows ‘complete’ probe of Khashoggi murder: Mattis
Manama: Saudi Arabia has promised a "full" investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi,… Read More
6 years ago
India, US to hold large military exercises in 2019
NEW DELHI: The US and Indian militaries will carry out large-scale joint exercises off India… Read More
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Mattis should protect world from Trump: Pentagon Papers whistleblower
WASHINGTON: Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg called Friday on the Pentagon chief to "protect us"… Read More
7 years ago
Artificial intelligence poses questions for nature of war: Mattis
WASHINGTON: Artificial intelligence and its impact on weapons of the future has made US Defense… Read More
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US military puts ‘great power competition’ at heart of strategy: Mattis
WASHINGTON: The US military has put countering China and Russia at the center of a… Read More
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There are several ways to hold Pakistan accountable in anti-terror fight: US defence secretary
WASHINGTON: While underlining the probability of United States’ rewarding Pakistan in fight against terrorism, US… Read More
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Mattis warns ‘massive’ response to North Korea nuclear weapon use
SEOUL: US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Saturday warned North Korea of a "massive… Read More
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Mattis says US goal is ‘not war’ over North Korea
SEOUL: Washington's goal "is not war" as it seeks to ease high military tension with… Read More
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Trump weighs ‘decertifying’ Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has railed against a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, but… Read More
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Afghanistan pull-out would be ‘to our ultimate peril’: Mattis
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned on Tuesday that an American withdrawal from Afghanistan… Read More
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US Defense Secretary and NATO chief arrive in Kabul
KABUL: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Afghanistan Wednesday, the first member of Donald… Read More
7 years ago
US to make Afghanistan troop announcement in weeks: Mattis
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday he will present a new US military… Read More
8 years ago
US defense secretary says Syria retains chemical weapons
TEL AVIV: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that Syria had dispersed its warplanes… Read More
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‘We’re not here for your oil’ says Trump’s defense chief in Iraq
BAGHDAD: The U.S. military is not in Iraq "to seize anybody's oil", Defense Secretary Jim… Read More
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U.S. warns North Korea of ‘overwhelming’ response if nuclear arms used
SEOUL: U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an "effective… Read More
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