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North Korea says US unable to intercept its nuclear weapons

The spokesperson added that such acts prove that Pyongyang's step for bolstering the nuclear force for 'self-defence' is entirely just.

03 Jun 2017 5:09 PM

China showed 'contempt' for other nations' interests, says US Defence Secy

Jim Mattis' remarks come as China builds up a series of artificial islands on shoals and reefs in contested waters in the South China Sea.

03 Jun 2017 2:11 PM

After US tests missile, North Korea says it can launch ICBMs at any time

The North has carried out two atomic tests and dozens of missile launches since the beginning of last year.

31 May 2017 4:12 PM

US military test fires first-ever ICBM-type missile

North Korea has dramatically ramped up missile tests over the past year in its effort to develop an ICBM that can strike the US mainland.

31 May 2017 10:52 AM

Civilian deaths in Iraq-Syria on rise after US-led air strikes against ISIS

According to an official tally at the end of April, the Pentagon confirmed at least 352 civilians had been killed.

27 May 2017 8:43 AM

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US approves sale of $2 billion worth of missiles to UAE

The UAE government has requested the possible sale of 60 Patriot missiles with canisters and 100 Patriot guidance enhanced missiles.

12 May 2017 11:21 AM

Trump signs USD 1 trillion spending bill to keep govt operating

However, other budget battles lie ahead as the White House and Congress hammer out a spending plan for the fiscal year that starts Oct 1.

06 May 2017 7:03 PM

Al-Qaeda suspect killed in drone strike

The missile hit al-Qaeda’s Ahmed Ali Saana as he was riding a motorbike in the town of Khabar al-Muraqasha in Abyan province.

06 Apr 2017 4:12 PM

Trump makes spending suggestions to Pentagon in 2018 US budget

Donald Trump has asked for USD 30 billion of the military money immediately, in the form of a supplemental request on the current budget.

17 Mar 2017 8:48 AM

US should stop financial aid to Pak: ex-Pentagon official

As the first step, Trump administration should suspend Pak’s non-NATO ally status and cease military aid and assistance payments, it said.

24 Feb 2017 10:24 AM

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China has returned seized underwater drone: Pentagon

The US said the drone was being operated by civilian contractors collecting unclassified scientific data in international waters.

20 Dec 2016 12:57 PM

IS making 'last stand' in Sirte: Pentagon

The IS group had held all of the Mediterranean port city as recently as early this summer, establishing a significant foothold in Libya.

02 Dec 2016 2:30 PM

Pentagon, military leaders seek NSA chief's removal

President-elect Donald Trump was said to be considering Rogers as director of national intelligence in his incoming administration.

20 Nov 2016 10:59 AM

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