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Trump hints could make first visit to Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump hinted on Thursday he may visit Afghanistan, scene of one of… Read More

Saudi Arabia vows ‘complete’ probe of Khashoggi murder: Mattis

Manama: Saudi Arabia has promised a "full" investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi,… Read More

India, US to hold large military exercises in 2019

NEW DELHI: The US and Indian militaries will carry out large-scale joint exercises off India… Read More

Mattis should protect world from Trump: Pentagon Papers whistleblower

WASHINGTON: Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg called Friday on the Pentagon chief to "protect us"… Read More

Artificial intelligence poses questions for nature of war: Mattis

WASHINGTON: Artificial intelligence and its impact on weapons of the future has made US Defense… Read More

US military puts ‘great power competition’ at heart of strategy: Mattis

WASHINGTON: The US military has put countering China and Russia at the center of a… Read More

There are several ways to hold Pakistan accountable in anti-terror fight: US defence secretary

WASHINGTON: While underlining the probability of United States’ rewarding Pakistan in fight against terrorism, US… Read More

Mattis warns ‘massive’ response to North Korea nuclear weapon use

SEOUL: US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Saturday warned North Korea of a "massive… Read More

Mattis says US goal is ‘not war’ over North Korea

SEOUL: Washington's goal "is not war" as it seeks to ease high military tension with… Read More

Trump weighs ‘decertifying’ Iran nuclear deal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has railed against a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, but… Read More

Afghanistan pull-out would be ‘to our ultimate peril’: Mattis

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned on Tuesday that an American withdrawal from Afghanistan… Read More

US Defense Secretary and NATO chief arrive in Kabul

KABUL: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Afghanistan Wednesday, the first member of Donald… Read More

US to make Afghanistan troop announcement in weeks: Mattis

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday he will present a new US military… Read More

US defense secretary says Syria retains chemical weapons

TEL AVIV: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that Syria had dispersed its warplanes… Read More

‘We’re not here for your oil’ says Trump’s defense chief in Iraq

BAGHDAD: The U.S. military is not in Iraq "to seize anybody's oil", Defense Secretary Jim… Read More

U.S. warns North Korea of ‘overwhelming’ response if nuclear arms used

SEOUL: U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an "effective… Read More