Pentagon probes Trump's ex-adviser Flynn over foreign payments
The Pentagon inspector general has launched an investigation into whether Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump`s former national security adviser, accepted money from foreign entities without the required approval, according to a letter released by House Democrats on Thursday.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:37 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
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
What is MOAB 'Mother of all bombs'? MUST KNOW things about GBU-43/B
The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants.
Apr 13, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
US drops largest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan to destroy ISIS network; Donald Trump praises military
The US has dropped the biggest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan. All details here!
Apr 13, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
US sees India as key nation in Asia Pacific region: Pentagon
The US sees India as a pivotal nation for its security in the Asia Pacific region, the Pentagon has said as the Trump administration quietly started the process of implementing the recent designation of India as a "major defence partner".
Apr 13, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
United States carries out additional strikes in Yemen: Pentagon
The United States has carried out about 20 additional strikes in Yemen against al Qaeda militants since the middle of last week, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday.
Apr 03, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
IS propaganda team killed in Iraq air strike: Coalition
The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group has said that it had killed a propaganda chief and associates in an air strike in the western Iraqi town of Al-Qaim.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
Top al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
A top al-Qaeda commander linked to the bombing of a luxury hotel and attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan has been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan, the Pentagon has said.
Mar 26, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Trump press official leaving White House: Report
An staffer in the White House press office who had a contentious relationship with television producers, is leaving his job, a media report said.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Donald Trump aide compares ISIS militants to cockroaches
US President Donald Trump`s counter-terrorism adviser compared Islamic State militants fleeing the Middle East to "cockroaches", vowing to "obliterate" the extremist group, the media reported.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
Al Qaeda deputy leader bu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in strike in Afghanistan: Pentagon
Al Qaeda militant, who was responsible for the death of two American service members, reportedly got killed in US strike in Afghanistan.
Mar 26, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Donald Trump did not refuse to shake Angela Merkel's hand, spokesman tells German paper
Donald Trump`s spokesman has denied that the US president refused to shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they say side-by-side in the White House last week.
Mar 19, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
New Trump immigration order will remove Iraq from list of banned countries
President Donald Trump`s new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary US travel ban, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed US officials.
Mar 01, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
Pentagon cites evidence of Islamic State 'exodus' from Raqqa
A months-long campaign to isolate and pressure the Islamic State group's self-declared capital of Raqqa, Syria, is paying off as the administrative backbone of the militant organisation is beginning to crack, the Pentagon has said.
Feb 18, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
US not ready 'right now' for military collaboration with Russia: Mattis
The US military is not yet ready to cooperate with Russia, Pentagon chief James Mattis said Thursday after Moscow's defence minister called for better ties.
Feb 16, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Russian spy ship spotted near US coast of Connecticut
A Russian spy ship sits 30 miles off the US coast of Connecticut, according to an American defence official.
Feb 16, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Pentagon strongly condemns North Korea missile test
Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said North Korea's "unlawful weapons programs" were a clear and grave threat to national security.
Feb 13, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Pentagon failed to disclose up to thousands of air strikes: Report
The Pentagon has failed to disclose up to thousands of air strikes the U.S. military carried out over several years in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan against militants in those countries, the Military Times reported on Sunday.
Feb 06, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
United States, South Korea to strengthen defenses against North Korea
The two leaders agreed to take steps to strengthen joint defense capabilities to defend against the North Korean threat.
Jan 30, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
