North Korea 'most urgent' threat to security: US Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday that North Korea`s advancing missile and nuclear programs were the "most urgent" threat to national security.
Jun 13, 2017, 08:28 AM IST
Jim Mattis reassures allies as US turns to China on North Korea
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis moved to reassure Asian allies Saturday that the United States can work with China on reining in North Korea`s nuclear weapons programme without compromising its opposition to Beijing`s continued "militarisation" of the South China Sea.
Jun 03, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
Jim Mattis praises China's efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea
The United States is encouraged by China`s efforts to restrain North Korea but Washington will not accept Beijing`s militarisation of islands in the South China Sea, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday.
Jun 03, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Jim Mattis says US committed to Asia-Pacific as allies seek clear policy
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday the United States remains committed to its Asia-Pacific allies, as he arrived in Singapore for the region`s premier defense and security forum.
Jun 02, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Taliban attack on Afghan army base kills 10 soldiers
The assault in Shah Wali Kot district late Monday came just a day after 20 Afghan policemen were killed when Taliban fighters stormed their outposts in the neighbouring province of Zabul.
May 23, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
Islamic State in Syria 'executes' 19 civilians: Monitor
Members of the Islamic State group have 'executed' 19 civilians including two children in a village held by anti-jihadists in eastern Syria.
May 20, 2017, 20:55 PM IST
US vows to force North Korea back to nuclear talks
The United States on Wednesday said it was not looking to bring Kim Jong-Un`s regime to its knees.
Apr 27, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
Donald Trump gives Pentagon more flexibility on Iraq, Syria troops
The decision will give Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the authority to send more forces into Syria, to assist US-backed local troops as they move to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State group.
Apr 27, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Official: Taliban kill 8 policemen in northern province
An Afghan official says the Taliban have killed eight policemen and overran three security checkpoints in northern Takhar province.
Apr 25, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Pentagon chief visits Afghanistan after deadly Taliban attack
Mattis, making his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, was due to meet top officials including President Ashraf Ghani.
Apr 24, 2017, 16:32 PM IST
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis makes unannounced Afghan visit: US official
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Afghanistan on a surprise visit Monday, an American defence official confirmed, hours after his Afghan counterpart resigned over a deadly Taliban attack.
Apr 24, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
Pentagon chief warns Syria against using chemical weapons
"The bottom line is there can be no doubt in the international community's mind that Syria has retained chemical weapons in violation of its agreement," Mattis said.
Apr 21, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
US defense secretary says Syria dispersed warplanes, retains chemical weapons
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that Syria had dispersed its warplanes in recent days and retained chemical weapons, an issue that would have to be taken up diplomatically.
Apr 21, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
'No doubt' Syria has retained chemical weapons: Jim Mattis
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said during a visit to Israel on Friday that there can be "no doubt" that Syria has retained some chemical weapons and warned President Bashar al-Assad's regime not to use them.
Apr 21, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Jim Mattis in Riyadh to boost US-Saudi alliance
The United States and Saudi Arabia have a decades-old relationship based on the exchange of American security for Saudi oil.
Apr 19, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
'No doubt' Syria behind chemical attack: Pentagon chief
US defence chief Jim Mattis today said there is "no doubt" that the Syrian government was behind the deadly chemical strike in Syria, warning the embattled regime that it will pay a "very very stiff price" if it continues to use chemical weapons against its own people.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
North Korea is acting recklessly and must be stopped: US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said North Korea is acting in a reckless manner and must be stopped.
Mar 31, 2017, 19:40 PM IST
Donald Trump's Navy Secretary nominee Philip Bilden withdraws
Philip Bilden, who was nominated by the US President Donald Trump as his Navy Secretary, has withdrawn citing disruption in his financial interests.
Feb 27, 2017, 09:15 AM IST
