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US Army chief says Congress must act to ensure arms to both Israel and Ukraine

The U.S.

US Army chief says Congress must act to ensure arms to both Israel and Ukraine
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U.S. rushing air defenses, munitions to Israel, defense official says

The U.S. military is "surging" fresh supplies of air defenses, munitions and other security assistance to Israel to help it respond to an

U.S. rushing air defenses, munitions to Israel, defense official says
Africa|Americas|News|US|World

US assesses that July takeover in Niger was a military coup

The United States has assessed that a July takeover in Niger was a military coup d'etat, senior administration officials said on Tuesday,

US assesses that July takeover in Niger was a military coup
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No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says

The U.S. military is placing no conditions on its security assistance to Israel, U.S.

No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says
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First US charter flight out of Israel arrives in Athens

The first U.S.

First US charter flight out of Israel arrives in Athens
MidEast|US|World

No direct Iran order for proxies to attack US troops, Pentagon says

The United States has not seen a direct order from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to attack U.S. troops in the region, the Pentagon

No direct Iran order for proxies to attack US troops, Pentagon says
MidEast|World

Exclusive-U.S. military steps up Middle East surveillance as threats to troops grow

The U.S. military is taking new steps to protect its troops in the Middle East as concerns mount about attacks by Iran-backed groups, and it is leaving open the

Exclusive-U.S. military steps up Middle East surveillance as threats to troops grow
MidEast|News|US|World

900 US troops heading to Middle East to bolster defenses as attacks surge

About 900 more U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East or are heading there to bolster air defenses for U.S. personnel amid a surge in attacks

900 US troops heading to Middle East to bolster defenses as attacks surge
MidEast|News|US|World

Top U.S. general cautions over risks in a long Gaza war

A faster resolution to the fighting in Gaza could help limit civilian strife that might spur people to join the ranks of Palestinian militants, U.S.

Top U.S. general cautions over risks in a long Gaza war
Asia|News|US|World

North Korea threat to be focus of Austin's security talks in Seoul

The defence ministers of South Korea and the United States met on Monday for security talks, with discussions set to focus on jointly countering threats by North

North Korea threat to be focus of Austin's security talks in Seoul
Asia|News|US|World

US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea threat

South Korea and the United States have revised a bilateral security agreement aimed at deterring North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile threats

US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea threat
News|US

Trump to install loyalists to reshape U.S. foreign policy. Diplomats gird for "doomsday"

Donald Trump in a second term would likely install loyalists in key positions in the Pentagon, State Department and

Trump to install loyalists to reshape U.S. foreign policy. Diplomats gird for "doomsday"
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US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks

The United States on Tuesday launched a multinational operation to safeguard commerce in the Red Sea as attacks by Iran-backed Yemeni

US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks
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US defense secretary visits aircraft carrier at heart of Middle East deterrence

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the Gerald R.

US defense secretary visits aircraft carrier at heart of Middle East deterrence
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More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon

A total of more than 20 countries have agreed to participate in the new U.S.-led coalition safeguarding commercial traffic in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's

More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition-Pentagon
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US defense secretary says he takes responsibility for secret hospitalization

U.S.

US defense secretary says he takes responsibility for secret hospitalization
World

Pentagon says not planning a US withdrawal from Iraq

The Pentagon said on Monday it was not currently planning to withdraw its roughly 2,500 troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement last week

Pentagon says not planning a US withdrawal from Iraq
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?

U.S. President Joe Biden's blistering strikes on Yemen followed weeks of warnings to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping - or else.

Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?
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US and Britain strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks on shipping

U.S. and British warplanes, ships and submarines launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen overnight in

US and Britain strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks on shipping
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Exclusive-US targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in new strike on Yemen, officials say

The U.S. military on Tuesday carried out a new strike in Yemen against four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, two U.S. officials told Reuters,

Exclusive-US targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in new strike on Yemen, officials say
MidEast|News|US|World

US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military said on Wednesday its forces conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired from Yemen, in the fourth day

US in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
US

Analysis-Biden's strategy on Yemen aims to weaken, not destroy, Houthis

U.S.

Analysis-Biden's strategy on Yemen aims to weaken, not destroy, Houthis
Crime|News|US|World

Explainer-What are US troops doing in the Middle East and where are they?

Three U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens wounded after a drone hit a military outpost in Jordan, known as Tower 22, on Sunday.

Explainer-What are US troops doing in the Middle East and where are they?
Americas|Asia|Australia|News|US

The logistics of war: How Washington is preparing for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

When U.S. and Australian troops practiced amphibious landings, ground combat and air operations last summer, they drew headlines about the allies

The logistics of war: How Washington is preparing for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-U.S. believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made - sources

The United States has assessed that Iran manufactured the drone that slammed into a U.S. base in Jordan over the weekend, killing three U.S.

Exclusive-U.S. believes drone that killed soldiers was Iranian-made - sources

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