American military

Beijing denies intercepting US plane over East China Sea

China has denied US allegations that two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American military plane.

May 20, 2017, 09:57 AM IST

IS death toll hits 90 from huge US bomb in Afghanistan

Afghan authorities Saturday reported a jump in fatalities from the American military`s largest non-nuclear bomb, declaring some 90 Islamic State fighters dead, as US-led ground forces advanced on their mountain hideouts.

Apr 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Syrian armed forces were warned of US strike threat, say military source

Syria's armed forces were warned about the threat of American military action hours before the US strike on the Shayrat airbase on Friday, a military source said.

Apr 07, 2017, 21:59 PM IST

Trump vows budget for 'greatest military build-up' in American history

Trump outlined plans for strengthening the US military, already the world's most powerful fighting force, and other initiatives, though he again offered few specifics.

Feb 24, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

US threatens to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudis

Hoping that Saudi Arabia understands their shared interest in protecting the stability and security of the international financial system, the White House has threatened to veto a bill that would allow the 9/11 terror attacks victims to sue the Saudis.

Apr 19, 2016, 05:49 AM IST

Meeting with Pakistan's Gen Raheel Sharif focused on Afghanistan: Pentagon

Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif's meeting with US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter and other top American military leadership primarily focused on Afghanistan and Pakistan's actions to counter terror, the Pentagon said.

Nov 18, 2015, 05:07 AM IST