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'It was a bomb of some kind': Trump insists Lebanon explosion was an attack

The Lebanese government ordered the house arrest of several port officials in connection with the explosion, which killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more

'It was a bomb of some kind': Trump insists Lebanon explosion was an attack
Updated On : 06 Aug 2020 | 9:51 AM IST

Trump says US military believes Beirut explosion was likely a bomb attack

The explosion flattened much of a port and damaged buildings across the capital, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky

Trump says US military believes Beirut explosion was likely a bomb attack
Updated On : 05 Aug 2020 | 8:03 AM IST

US finalising plan to pull 4,000 troops from Afghanistan, says report

The US is close to finalising a decision to withdraw more than 4,000 troops from Afghanistan according to the Washington-Taliban deal, a media report said on Saturday

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 2:45 PM IST

US shifting military to face China threat to India, Southeast Asia: Pompeo

Last week Pompeo criticised the Chinese Army for "escalating" the border tension with India and militarising the strategic South China Sea.

US shifting military to face China threat to India, Southeast Asia: Pompeo
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 12:26 AM IST

Trump calls out 'evil of slavery' to military grads amid racism protests

Trump's appeal to remember history came as his own relationship with the military is under strain

Trump calls out 'evil of slavery' to military grads amid racism protests
Updated On : 14 Jun 2020 | 7:51 AM IST

White House, Pentagon tensions near breaking point over Trump remarks

The nub of the problem is that Trump sees no constraint on his authority to use what he calls the unlimited power of the military even against US citizens if he believes it necessary.

White House, Pentagon tensions near breaking point over Trump remarks
Updated On : 07 Jun 2020 | 8:05 AM IST

Pentagon chief opposes Donald Trump threat to deploy military at protests

Trump had urged governors to call out the National Guard to contain protests that turned violent and warned that he could send in active duty military forces if they did not.

Pentagon chief opposes Donald Trump threat to deploy military at protests
Updated On : 04 Jun 2020 | 5:33 PM IST

Donald Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump assured the nation that he is taking actions to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America.

Donald Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 3:08 AM IST

Trump expands role of US army to tackle Covid-19, says 'we're in a war'

US till Friday reported 7,380 deaths and at least 276,500 infections due to the deadly coronavirus

Trump expands role of US army to tackle Covid-19, says 'we're in a war'
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 8:28 AM IST

The SEAL franchise

Book review of Leadership Strategy And Tactics Field Manual

The SEAL franchise
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 2:06 AM IST

US Air Force updates dress code integrating all religions including Sikhs

The policy also clarifies that O-6 level commanders can approve an airman's request for such accommodation in no more than 30 days

US Air Force updates dress code integrating all religions including Sikhs
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 1:47 AM IST

Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases to avenge Soleimani killing

US officials said Soleimani was killed because forces under his command planned attacks on US targets

Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases to avenge Soleimani killing
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 10:44 PM IST

US-Iran tensions: China's CNPC pulls out 20 employees from oilfield in Iraq

The West Qurna-1 oilfield is jointly developed by CNPC and Exxon Mobil, with the US major as the operator

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 12:31 PM IST

Rupee tumbles 20 paise against dollar after Iran attack on US bases in Iraq

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened weak and slipped to the 72-mark

Rupee tumbles 20 paise against dollar after Iran attack on US bases in Iraq
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 10:15 AM IST

Iran launches missiles on US bases in Iraq hours after Soleimani funeral

Tehran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from Iranian territory against at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US-led coalition personnel, the US military said on Tuesday

Iran launches missiles on US bases in Iraq hours after Soleimani funeral
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 9:35 AM IST

FAA restricts US air carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran and Persian Gulf

Security has been beefed up around the White House amid heightened tensions with Iran

FAA restricts US air carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran and Persian Gulf
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 8:38 AM IST
Asian shares slump; gold, oil soar after Iran missile strike on US forces
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 7:36 AM IST

Letter on troops withdrawal from Iraq a 'mistake', says US military

It came after a deadly American drone strike on Baghdad on Friday that killed senior Iranian and Iraqi military commanders, sparking fury in both countries with Tehran vowing 'revenge'

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 7:34 AM IST

US military tells Iraq it is preparing to 'move out': Official letter

The letter said troops would "be repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement"

US military tells Iraq it is preparing to 'move out': Official letter
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 1:41 AM IST

Soleimani killing: Iraq's Parliament calls for expulsion of US troops

The vote comes two days after a US airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani inside Iraq, dramatically increasing regional tensions

Soleimani killing: Iraq's Parliament calls for expulsion of US troops
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 2:48 AM IST