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US security assistance to Pakistan remains suspended: Pentagon

Pentagon chief declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel

10:43 pm April 11, 2021

TEL AVIV: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a tense time in Israeli politics and amid questions about the Biden administration’s efforts to revive nuclear negotiations with Israel’s archenemy, Iran. Austin’s first talks in Israel since he became Pentagon chief in January […]

Pentagon orders shutdown of Stars and Stripes newspaper

Pentagon chief vows to cooperate with impeachment probe

11:50 pm October 13, 2019

Washington: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday the Pentagon would cooperate with the congressional impeachment inquiry — in an apparent break with President Donald Trump’s policy to thwart the probe. Esper said his department would try to comply with a subpoena from House Democrats seeking records relating to the withholding of US military aid […]

US concerned by China's ongoing attempts to 'intimidate' neighbours: White House

Ex-Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says bitter politics threaten US

9:14 pm August 28, 2019

WASHINGTON: Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warns in a book excerpt of the bitter political divisions that seem to be tearing apart American society, echoing themes he often cited before he resigned from the Trump administration in protest. The retired Marine general, who quit in December amid policy disagreements with President Donald Trump, says he […]