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
Pentagon successfully tests micro-drone swarm
The Pentagon may soon be unleashing a 21st-century version of locusts on its adversaries after officials said it had successfully tested a swarm of 103 micro-drones.
Jan 10, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Pentagon says it can protect U.S., allies from N. Korean missile threats
The U.S. Defense Department, reacting to North Korea`s statement that it plans to test an intercontinental allistic missile, said on Tuesday it was confident in its ability to protect U.S. allies and the U.S. homeland from threats from Pyongyang.
Jan 05, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Defence relationship with India on excellent path and will continue to be so: Pentagon
The Indo-US defence relationship is on an excellent path and will continue to be so in the next administration and beyond, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, days ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Jan 04, 2017, 04:32 AM IST
Pentagon warns North Korea following claim of ICBM reaching US shores
"The toughly worded US statement called on "all states" to show the North that any unlawful actions would have "consequences", reports the Guardian.
Jan 02, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
US says Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi alive, still leading
The Pentagon said Friday it believes that Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is indeed alive, despite repeated efforts by the US-led coalition to take out the jihadist group leader.
Dec 31, 2016, 06:04 AM IST
US drone strikes kill 28 al Qaeda suspects in Yemen: Pentagon
As many as 28 suspected militants linked to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) have recently been killed in nine separate US drone strikes across Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Dec 23, 2016, 10:47 AM IST
US says China has returned seized sea drone
A Chinese naval vessel seized the probe around 50 nautical miles northwest of Subic Bay in the Philippines last week.
Dec 20, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
Donald Trump attacks China, says 'US should let Beijing keep Navy's underwater drone'
Continuing to take jabs at China, President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said the US should let China keep the Navy's underwater drone after Beijing agreed to give back the unmanned glider that it seized in the disputed South China Sea.
Dec 18, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
Seized US drone issue to be resolved smoothly: China paper
China expects a smooth resolution to the seizure by its navy of unidentified equipment found in the South China Sea, a state-run newspaper said on Saturday, after U.S. officials said a Chinese warship had taken a U.S. underwater drone.
Dec 17, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
US to send 200 more troops to Syria to fight IS
The Pentagon said on Saturday the US would deploy about 200 additional troops to Syria in the military campaign against the Islamic State (IS).
Dec 11, 2016, 07:53 AM IST
US defence bill pledges $900 million to Pakistan, but with conditions
The US National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, for the fiscal year 2017 was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday.
Dec 03, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Pentagon softens rules on carrying of firearms in US
The Pentagon has softened rules on US troops carrying firearms while at government facilities, an action prompted by a series of deadly attacks on uniformed personnel.
Nov 22, 2016, 23:39 PM IST