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How the U.S. defense secretary's aversion to headlines made him one

Standing over 6 feet tall and weighing more than 250 pounds (113 kg), U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a towering presence at the podium.

How the U.S. defense secretary's aversion to headlines made him one
US|World

US confronts dangers from 'not very good' Iran-backed militants

More than a month before a deadly drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, U.S.

US confronts dangers from 'not very good' Iran-backed militants
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Pentagon chief vows to support Ukraine even as future funding remains in doubt

U.S.

Pentagon chief vows to support Ukraine even as future funding remains in doubt
MidEast|News|US|World

US and Jordan air-drop more aid to Gaza

The United States and Jordan carried out a new air drop of humanitarian aid to Gaza's Palestinians on Tuesday, parachuting in more than 36,800

US and Jordan air-drop more aid to Gaza
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US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'

A temporary port system that the U.S. is seeking to build to speed up aid to Gaza will take "likely up to 60 days" to complete and involve

US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'
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Exclusive-US, allies eye commercial maritime option for Gaza aid

The U.S. may urge partners and allies to fund a privately run operation to send aid by sea to Gaza that could begin before a

Exclusive-US, allies eye commercial maritime option for Gaza aid
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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters, a move that

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
MidEast|News|US|World

US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows

The U.S. military's success helping Israel stop a massive wave of Iranian missiles and drones last weekend might suggest Washington is well

US military strategy tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows
Crime|News|World

US soldier detained in Russia, US Army says

A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, the U.S.

US soldier detained in Russia, US Army says
News|Uncategorized|US

Exclusive-US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea

The U.S.

Exclusive-US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea
US|World

US calls on Iraq to safeguard US troops after new attacks

The U.S. military called on Iraq's government on Tuesday to take steps to safeguard American troops in both Iraq and Syria after failed attacks a

US calls on Iraq to safeguard US troops after new attacks
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US and allies aim to help Ukraine bolster defenses after aid gap

The United States hopes its new deliveries of weaponry will help Ukraine rebuild defenses and refit its forces as it recovers from a gap in U.S.

US and allies aim to help Ukraine bolster defenses after aid gap
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Exclusive-US military's pier in Gaza to cost $320 million

The U.S. military's cost estimate to build a pier off Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has risen to $320 million, a U.S. defense official

Exclusive-US military's pier in Gaza to cost $320 million
Asia|News|US|World

Philippine ship damage, injury to crew 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary

Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea is "irresponsible behaviour" in disregard of international law, U.S.

Philippine ship damage, injury to crew 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary
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US soldier bucked Army rules before arrest in Russia

Before his arrest in Russia, U.S. soldier Gordon Black not only broke Army rules by traveling to the Russian city of Vladivostok without

US soldier bucked Army rules before arrest in Russia
News|US

US paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion-official

U.S.

US paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion-official
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US paused Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah, US defense secretary says

President Joe Biden decided to hold back delivery of high payload munitions to Israel because Washington believes a possible Israeli offensive in

US paused Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah, US defense secretary says
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Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says

Months before his arrest in Russia, U.S.

Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says
News|Political|US

Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war

A former U.S. military intelligence official released a letter on Monday that explained to his colleagues at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war
News|US|World

US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says

The U.S. is not planning to send military trainers into Ukraine and would likely do so only when the war there with Russia is over, the top U.S.

US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says
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After Israel defense, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield

The United States hopes defense meetings in Riyadh on Wednesday will help advance a long-standing goal of building a regional missile shield,

After Israel defense, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield
MidEast|News|US|World

Three US troops have non-combat injuries during Gaza pier operation

Three U.S. troops suffered non-combat injuries in the effort to make a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza into a conduit for humanitarian aid,

Three US troops have non-combat injuries during Gaza pier operation
Europe|News|US|World

Debris analysis shows Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine, US military says

A Pentagon intelligence agency says analysis of debris imagery confirms that Russia has fielded North Korean missiles in its war in Ukraine, according to a

Debris analysis shows Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine, US military says
News|US|World

Biden tip-toes deeper into Ukraine conflict with arms decision

President Joe Biden's decision to relax some restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S. weaponry inside Russia is a small but

Biden tip-toes deeper into Ukraine conflict with arms decision
News|World

Israel offensive in Lebanon could increase risk of broader war-U.S. general

An Israeli offensive in Lebanon has the potential to increase the risk of a broader conflict that draws in Iran and Iran-aligned militants,

Israel offensive in Lebanon could increase risk of broader war-U.S. general

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