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$On Friday, Esper described the added force as \mechanized,\ which means it likely will include armored vehicles such as Bradley armored infantry carriers and possibly tanks, although details were still being worked out. (Photo: File | AFP)$ India

US defence minister says troops, armoured vehicles going to Syria oil...

Though Trump repeatedly says he is pulling out of Syria, the reality on the ground is different.

26 Oct 2019 1:14 PM IST

Esper did not rule out the idea that US forces would conduct counterterrorism missions from Iraq into Syria. But he said those details will be worked out over time. (Photo: File | AFP)

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'US troops pulling out from Syria to go to western Iraq', says Defence...

US troops were continuing to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey's invasion into the border region.

20 Oct 2019 1:46 PM IST

Richard Spencer was ousted as Navy Secretary, a civilian position, in a case that has fuelled reports that the US military leadership has been angered by Trumps interference in discipline cases. (Photo: File)

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Ousted US Navy secretary made secret deal with Trump, says Pentagon...

Mark Esper told reporters Richard Spencer, the Navy's top civilian, admitted he had gone around Esper and Joint Chiefs...

26 Nov 2019 1:32 PM IST

India

'Incitement to anti-Indian violence by Pak not conducive to peace':...

Cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan appeared during the 2+2 ministerial talks.

19 Dec 2019 12:44 PM IST

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a press conference on completion of first 100 days of MEA in the present government in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

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India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepens...

People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar said.

19 Dec 2019 8:57 AM IST

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)

World

'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship...

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared...

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper in Washington on Wednesday as India and the US work to ramp up defence and political ties. (Photo: PTI)

India

US and India look to bolster ties as rights worries emerge in 2+2 meet

India is one of only 3 countries to enjoy annual '2+2' talks with US - a format meant to encourage deep, strategic ties.

18 Dec 2019 9:06 AM IST

Esper will be taking over the as the Acting Secretary of Defence on Sunday, according to The New York Times. (Photo: AFP)

World

Donald Trump nominates Mark Esper as next Secretary of Defence

Trump has also nominated David Norquist, Pentagon's chief financial officer, to be Esper's deputy.

22 Jun 2019 9:31 AM IST

The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Ladens capture as part of its Rewards for Justice program. (Photo: AP | File)

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US Secretary of Defence confirms death of Hamza Bin Laden

US media reported at the beginning of August that bin Laden was killed during the last two years in an operation that...

23 Aug 2019 3:11 PM IST

I said that the United States has to be compensatedwell compensatedbecause we are the ones that are making it possible, and so we should be compensated, President Donald Trump said referring to his demand for a percentage for the government on the possible sale deal of TikTok to an American company. (Photo | AFP)

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Donald Trump fires Defence Secretary Mark Esper via Twitter

Trump's firing comes days after Esper in an interview told The Military Times that he was not a "yes man" for the...

10 Nov 2020 11:49 AM IST

Esper defended the intelligence signalling an imminent threat from Soleimani that he and other senior US officials have cited to justify the strike, saying it was persuasive. (Photo: AFP)

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Not looking to start war with Iran, but prepared to finish one: US

The US drone strike on Friday that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani has sharply escalated tensions...

8 Jan 2020 11:29 AM IST