US ‘realigning’ posture in Indo-Pacific towards ‘a more distributed footprint’ amid Chinese challenges: Austin

Washington, Apr 8 (PTI) Amidst challenges posed by China in the Indo-Pacific, the US is “realigning its posture" in the strategically important region towards "a more distributed footprint”, Defence Secretary…

‘Maritime and naval forces to be predominant players in Indo Pacific’

Washington, Apr 8 (PTI) Amid Chinese challenges, the United States is “realigning its posture in the Indo-Pacific toward a more distributed footprint”, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Thursday.…

Top U.S. general does not support removing Iran’s Quds force from terrorism list

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Thursday that he does not support removing Iran's Quds Force, an arm of its Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), from a list of…

In heated exchange, U.S. defense chief defends Ukraine response

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended America's response to the war in Ukraine on Tuesday during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker who accused the Pentagon of…

‘Horrific’ destruction, casualties if Russia invades Ukraine -U.S.

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If Russia unleashes the forces it has amassed near Ukraine's border to invade its neighbuor, the outcome would be "horrific" and result in significant…