US Defense Secretary

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas, ahead of key talks that are expected to address Washington’s plans to redefine the role of US forces stationed in South Korea, Seoul’s…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. Hegseth, who is in the…
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Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next US defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee. Hegseth…
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up on conquering Kyiv after his forces were soundly beaten back by the Ukrainian military. "Putin thought that he could very rapidly take over…
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday with mild symptoms, but would retain all authorities as he quarantined at home for the next five days. Austin, who is vaccinated and has received a booster, said in a…
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