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US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says

The United States is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East given escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the

US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says
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US prepares $8 billion in arms aid packages for Zelenskiy visit, sources say

The United States plans to announce more than $8 billion worth of military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday during Ukrainian

US prepares $8 billion in arms aid packages for Zelenskiy visit, sources say
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US had no advance warning of Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader

The United States was not told in advance about Israel's strike on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut that killed the leader of the Iran-backed

US had no advance warning of Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader
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US boosts air support and hikes troop readiness to deploy for Middle East

The U.S. military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and putting troops on a heightened readiness to

MidEast|News|US|World

US boosts air support and hikes troop readiness to deploy for Middle East

The U.S. military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and putting troops on a heightened readiness to

MidEast|News|World

Lebanese troops pull back from border as Israeli ground invasion looms

Lebanese troops pulled back from the border with Israel late on Monday as a ground invasion by Israel looked

Lebanese troops pull back from border as Israeli ground invasion looms
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Biden urged Lebanon truce, US official says Israeli incursion could be imminent

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Biden urged Lebanon truce, US official says Israeli incursion could be imminent
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Israel's defense minister cancels visit to Washington, Pentagon says

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has canceled a Wednesday visit to the Pentagon, the Pentagon said, as Israeli media reported Prime Minister Benjamin

Israel's defense minister cancels visit to Washington, Pentagon says
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US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say

The United States still believes that Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon despite Tehran's recent strategic setbacks, including

US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say
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US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says

The United States said on Sunday it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an advanced U.S. anti-missile system, in a highly unusual deployment

US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says
MidEast|Political|US

Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

In his final months in office, President Joe Biden is signaling new willingness to use U.S. military assistance to Israel as both a carrot

Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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At 10-year mark, US and allies weigh future of Islamic State mission

Ten years to the day after the formal launch of the U.S.-led operation against the Islamic State, the United States and its NATO allies gathered in Brussels on

At 10-year mark, US and allies weigh future of Islamic State mission
MidEast|US|World

Pentagon chief calls on Israel to scale back Beirut strikes

The United States would like to see Israel scale back some of its strikes in and around the Lebanese capital of Beirut, U.S.

Pentagon chief calls on Israel to scale back Beirut strikes
US|World

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of US election

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Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of US election
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel

The U.S. military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel and it is now "in place", Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
Asia|Europe|World

US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war

The United States said for the first time on Wednesday that it had seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible

US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war
US

US warns failure to safeguard Gaza civilians could haunt Israel

U.S.

US warns failure to safeguard Gaza civilians could haunt Israel
MidEast

How Biden pushed Israel to calibrate its strikes on Iran

Hours after Iranian missiles rained down on Israel on Oct.

How Biden pushed Israel to calibrate its strikes on Iran
Political|World

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia's fight, Pentagon says

The U.S. will not impose new limits on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins Russia's war, the Pentagon said on Monday,

No new limits on Ukraine's use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia's fight, Pentagon says
Asia|Political|World

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns

North Korea's deployment to Russia to aid its war against Ukraine has the potential to lengthen the already 2-1/2-year old conflict and draw in

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns
US

US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next Trump administration, avoid politics, Pentagon chief says

U.S.

US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next Trump administration, avoid politics, Pentagon chief says
US|World

Pentagon lifts ban on contractors fixing U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine

In its final months, President Joe Biden's administration has decided to allow U.S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-

Pentagon lifts ban on contractors fixing U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine
Election|Political|US

How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon

During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump vowed to purge the military of so-called "woke" generals.

How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon
Election|Political|US|World

Trump selects Mike Waltz as national security adviser, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Republican Representative Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, two sources

Trump selects Mike Waltz as national security adviser, sources say
US|World

Hegseth, advocate for firing 'woke' military leaders, picked for defense secretary

U.S.

Hegseth, advocate for firing 'woke' military leaders, picked for defense secretary

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