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Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Want to give Pak PM space to explore better relations with India:...

However, US said that this does not indicate any change in the policy of the Trump administration with regard to...

31 Aug 2018 9:23 AM IST

The Pentagon has said that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid. (Photo:AP)

India might face sanctions if buying Russian arms, warns Pentagon...

Washington is alarmed at the prospect of India buying new systems from Russia, including S-400 long-range,...

30 Aug 2018 9:02 AM IST

The Pentagon has said that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon cancels USD 300 million aid to Pakistan for failing to curb...

The Trump govt says Islamabad is granting safe haven to insurgents who are waging war in neighbouring Afghanistan, a...

2 Sept 2018 10:01 AM IST

In a statement, the air force said H-6K bombers and Su-30 and Su-35 fighters, among other aircraft, carried out combat patrols over the South China Sea and exercises in the Western Pacific. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

China slams US B-52's fly over South China Sea as 'provocative'

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said this week's flights were part of 'regularly scheduled...

27 Sept 2018 5:02 PM IST

US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

White House to send memo to Pentagon on transgender ban in US...

Since Trump's declaration several senior military officials have voiced unease over the policy shift.

24 Aug 2017 1:11 PM IST

US has 11,000 thousand troops in Afghanistan, says Pentagon

US has 11,000 thousand troops in Afghanistan, says Pentagon

Military officials have long quietly acknowledged there were far more forces in the country than the cap allowed.

31 Aug 2017 10:49 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea's 'reckless' missile launch over Japan escalates tension

South Korea's military didn't immediately confirm whether the North Korean missile was fired from Pyongyang's airport.

29 Aug 2017 9:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord. (Photo: AP)

Won't 'break faith' with transgender members: US Coast Guard post...

Admiral Paul Zukunft said the service had reached out to the 13 Coast Guardsmen who have come out as transgender.

2 Aug 2017 8:33 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

N Korea threat: Trump touts nuke strength, says 'We are powerful than...

After Trump's inauguration, he ordered a review of the nation's nuclear posture to ensure that US capabilities were...

9 Aug 2017 7:12 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

US House passes bill to aid defence co-operation with India

The bill is part of National Defense Authorisation Act, needs to be passed by Senate before seeking Trump's approval.

15 July 2017 9:28 AM IST

The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)

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...

6 May 2017 7:03 PM IST

Top US military and intelligence leaders are pushing President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency chief Admiral Michael Rogers. (Photo: AP)

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...

20 Nov 2016 10:59 AM IST