Six rockets land near Kabul airport after Mattis arrives: Official
Six rockets landed near Kabul's international airport on Wednesday after US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis flew to the Afghan capital for talks, an official said.
Sep 27, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Despite Trump's rhetoric on N Korea, Mattis calls for diplomatic solution
"That is our goal, to solve this diplomatically, and I believe that President Trump has been very clear on this issue," the US defence chief said.
Sep 26, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
US wants to solve North Korea crisis diplomatically: Jim Mattis
The United States want to resolve the escalating nuclear crisis with North Korea diplomatically, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
India, US hit out at 'terror safe haven' Pakistan in joint statement
In a major boost to India, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday said that the administration of President Donald Trump will no longer tolerate terror safe havens anywhere in the world.
Sep 26, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Jim Mattis-Narendra Modi meet to focus on terrorism, defence deals with India
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, who is the first high-ranking official from the Donald Trump administration to arrive in India, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and NSA Ajit Doval to discuss ways to boost the bilateral strategic ties.
Sep 26, 2017, 06:58 AM IST
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis arrives in India
He is the first Cabinet member of President Donald Trump's administration to visit India.
Sep 25, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
US Defence Secretary to visit India, meet Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman
The visit, from September 26-28, is the first Cabinet-level visit to India under the Trump administration.
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Donald Trump`s "axis of adults" look to provide a steady hand
Dubbed the "axis of adults," three generals working for President Donald Trump are trying to drill a sense of good order and discipline into a sometimes chaotic White House.
Sep 15, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
North Korea nuclear test 10 times more powerful than Hiroshima: Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to press Putin for his support over the North Korea's provocation, when the two leaders hold talks in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Thursday.
Sep 06, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
US intends to work with Pakistan to take down terrorists: Jim Mattis
Pakistan has cancelled at least three high profile meetings with senior American officials, including a visit of Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif to the US to meet Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Sep 01, 2017, 13:02 PM IST
Top advisers in more displays of disagreement with Donald Trump
"We are never out of diplomatic solutions," Mattis told reporters, just hours after Trump said in a tweet that "talking is not the answer" to the standoff over North Korea`s nuclear weapons and missile programs.
Aug 31, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
US pledges to strengthen Ukraine army, Russia sanctions to stay
"Mr President, we continue to support Ukraine and remain committed to building the capacity of your armed forces," Mattis said after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Aug 24, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
US reached decision on Afghan strategy after 'rigorous' debate: Jim Mattis
Mattis arrived in Jordan Sunday on the first day of a five-day swing through the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In Jordan he will meet with King Abdullah on regional security matters.
Aug 20, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Taliban urge Donald Trump to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan
US officials believe a South Asia strategy is not imminent and could take weeks until it is approved.
Aug 15, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
Resolve Korean Peninsula issue via diplomatic means: China to US
China will continue to implement UN Security Council resolutions and play an active role in the peaceful resolution of the Korean Peninsula issue.
Aug 15, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
US Defense Secretary issues stark warning to North Korea
The South Korean capital, Seoul, is within range of massed North Korean rockets and artillery, which would be impossible to destroy in a first U.S. strike. Tens of thousands of U.S. troops remain stationed in South Korea and in nearby Japan.
Aug 10, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
North Korea must 'stand down' in its pursuit of nuclear weapons: Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Wednesday warned North Korea to stop pursuing nuclear weapons and stop considering actions that would lead to the "destruction of its people."
Aug 09, 2017, 22:37 PM IST
Legislative amendment seeks enhanced US-India defence ties
The amendment to the NDAA 2018 asks Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to develop a strategy to advance defence ties with India.
Jul 29, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
No policy change on transgender ban yet, say top US general
The US military`s top officer directed military heads on Thursday not to implement any changes to current policy on transgender personnel, a day after President Donald Trump tweeted they would be banned from serving.
Jul 27, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Denial of USD 350mn aid to Pakistan reality, not policy: United States
United States Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said that his refusal to give certification to Congress that Pakistan was taking action against the Haqqani network is not a reflection of a new tougher policy against Islamabad, but simply an assessment of the current state of play.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
