PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary in Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Singapore and discussed security related issues, days after the Pentagon renamed its Pacific Command as Indo-Pacific Command in a largely symbolic move to signal India's importance to the US military.
Jun 02, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
Donald Trump fires HR McMaster, names hawkish John Bolton US national security adviser
US foreign policy could be headed for an even more volatile time under John Bolton.
Mar 23, 2018, 06:56 AM IST
US chides Pakistan, seeks 'real action' on Taliban, Haqqani terrorists
The United States has been at war in Afghanistan since 2001 and wants Pakistan to more in fighting extremism.
Mar 17, 2018, 08:01 AM IST
'India can't abruptly give up Russian arms': Scramble in the US to prevent Russia sanctions from affecting US-India relationship
Provisions of a recent US law to impose sanctions on Russia have also put India squarely on the path to US sanctions.
Mar 16, 2018, 08:14 AM IST
Elements in Taliban open to peace talks, says US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Kabul
Elements of the Taliban are open to talks with the Afghan government, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday.
Mar 13, 2018, 22:30 PM IST
North Korean ICBM not yet a ''capable threat'' against US: Jim Mattis
Last month, North Korea said it had successfully tested a new type of ICBM that could reach all of the US mainland and South Korea
Dec 16, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
'Jim Mattis meeting with Pak leaders was to find common ground in fight against terror'
The meeting of US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis with the leaders of Pakistan during his visit to Islamabad early this week was to find common ground in fight against terrorism, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Dec 08, 2017, 07:03 AM IST
Yemen humanitarian situation likely to worsen with Saleh death: Jim Mattis
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday that the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh would, in the short term, likely worsen an already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Mattis eyes moving away from arming Syrian Kurdish fighters
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that as offensive operations against Islamic State in Syria entered their final stages, he expected the focus to move towards holding territory instead of arming Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Dec 02, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
Mattis begins his trip to Pakistan, Middle East, West Africa
Defence Secretary Jim Mattis today began his trip to Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Kuwait to re-affirm the enduring US' commitment to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia, the Pentagon said.
Dec 02, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
US warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned the North Korean leadership that it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test-fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the US mainland within range.
Nov 30, 2017, 06:21 AM IST
Working with India to make sure there are no terrorist safe havens in Pakistan: US
The US wants to make sure that there are no terrorist safe havens in Pakistan and is working with all NATO members and India to make Islamabad do everything to cut the insurgents off, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said.
Nov 10, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
US working to defuse Baghdad-Kurdish tensions in Iraq: Jim Mattis
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday that Washington is working to reduce tensions between Iraqi federal and Kurdish forces, urging them to remain focused on the war against jihadists.
Oct 14, 2017, 06:48 AM IST
Pak rejects US statement, says CPEC is a development and connectivity project
Pakistan on Saturday said that the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project is for development and it aims at the betterment of the people in the region.
Oct 07, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
Pakistan's ties with terror: Can Donald Trump cut the Gordian knot?
Abbasi went further and categorically ruled out any role for India in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, adding, "Zero, we don`t foresee any political or military role for India in Afghanistan."
Oct 07, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Donald Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways: Jim Mattis
President Donald Trump is prepared to take "whatever steps necessary" against Pakistan if it does not "change its behaviour" and continued to support terror groups, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said
Oct 05, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
No Indian troops in Afghanistan because of Pakistan considerations: US
Mattis praised India's contributions to the war-torn country before lawmakers at House Armed Services Committee, saying New Delhi has adopted a holistic approach in its assistance towards Afghanistan
Oct 05, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
End terrorism for economic gains from India: US to Pakistan
Trump administration has changed the US approach to Pakistan, which continues to harbour militants and terrorists
Oct 05, 2017, 08:36 AM IST
October 4, 2017: News at a glance
1. Pakistan’s ISI will not let Dawood Ibrahim return to India, his brother has said
Oct 04, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
