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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Donald Trump's Team Making List Of Pentagon Officers To Fire: Report
Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two sources said, in what would be an unprecedented shakeup at the Pentagon.
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As Israel Braces For Iran's Response, A Warning By Pentagon Chief: 10 Facts
Israel waited for almost four weeks to avenge the ballistic missile attack from Iran on October 1. Yesterday, Israeli fighter jets flew for over 1,000 kilometres and conducted "precise strikes" on military facilities in Tehran and nearby provinces.
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US Has No Evidence Of Unfolding Genocide In Gaza: Pentagon Chief
The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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Gaza Civilian Casualties "Too High": Pentagon Chief To Israel Counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high," and said the two would talk about alternatives to a major Israeli operation in the territory's south.
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US Defense Chief Released From Hospital, Will Return To Work: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from hospital on Tuesday, after undergoing treatment under general anesthetic for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
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US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin "Admitted To Critical Care Unit": Pentagon
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been admitted to the critical care unit as he undergoes treatment for a bladder issue, the Pentagon said late Sunday, in a statement citing his doctors.
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US Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Hospitalized Again
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again on Sunday, a Pentagon spokesman said, this time "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," weeks after previous stays he controversially kept secret.
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Biden Chides Defense Chief Austin Over Hospitalisation Row, But Backs Him
US President Joe Biden said Friday he remained confident in his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, though he lamented the Pentagon chief's lapse in judgment in keeping him in the dark over his ongoing hospitalization.
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Pentagon Inspector To Probe US Defense Chief's Hospitalisation
The Pentagon inspector general's office said Thursday it will investigate Lloyd Austin's failure to report his hospitalization to the rest of the government, as the defense secretary faces mounting criticism over his silence on his health.
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Pentagon Chief Was Hospitalized Due To Complications After Cancer Surgery
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to intensive care last week for complications from prostate cancer surgery, doctors said Tuesday, after he faced criticism for waiting days to inform the White House about his extended hospital stay.
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Did Pentagon Chief Violate Rules With Secret Hospitalisation?
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin may have violated the law by failing to report his recent hospitalization to his boss, but likely only faces a reprimand from US.
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Yemen's Rebels Pledge To Continue Red Sea Attacks Despite Warning From US
The United States condemned "unprecedented" attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Huthis pledged Tuesday to continue military operations despite the announcement of a new maritime protection force.
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US "Will Remain With You For Long Haul", Pentagon Chief Tells Volodymyr Zelensky
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
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Pentagon Chief's Surprise Visit To War-Hit Ukraine To Reinforce US Support
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Donald Trump's Team Making List Of Pentagon Officers To Fire: Report
Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two sources said, in what would be an unprecedented shakeup at the Pentagon.
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As Israel Braces For Iran's Response, A Warning By Pentagon Chief: 10 Facts
Israel waited for almost four weeks to avenge the ballistic missile attack from Iran on October 1. Yesterday, Israeli fighter jets flew for over 1,000 kilometres and conducted "precise strikes" on military facilities in Tehran and nearby provinces.
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US Has No Evidence Of Unfolding Genocide In Gaza: Pentagon Chief
The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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Gaza Civilian Casualties "Too High": Pentagon Chief To Israel Counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high," and said the two would talk about alternatives to a major Israeli operation in the territory's south.
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US Defense Chief Released From Hospital, Will Return To Work: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from hospital on Tuesday, after undergoing treatment under general anesthetic for bladder issues as he battles prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
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US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin "Admitted To Critical Care Unit": Pentagon
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been admitted to the critical care unit as he undergoes treatment for a bladder issue, the Pentagon said late Sunday, in a statement citing his doctors.
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US Secretary Of Defense Lloyd Austin Hospitalized Again
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again on Sunday, a Pentagon spokesman said, this time "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," weeks after previous stays he controversially kept secret.
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Biden Chides Defense Chief Austin Over Hospitalisation Row, But Backs Him
US President Joe Biden said Friday he remained confident in his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, though he lamented the Pentagon chief's lapse in judgment in keeping him in the dark over his ongoing hospitalization.
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Pentagon Inspector To Probe US Defense Chief's Hospitalisation
The Pentagon inspector general's office said Thursday it will investigate Lloyd Austin's failure to report his hospitalization to the rest of the government, as the defense secretary faces mounting criticism over his silence on his health.
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Pentagon Chief Was Hospitalized Due To Complications After Cancer Surgery
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to intensive care last week for complications from prostate cancer surgery, doctors said Tuesday, after he faced criticism for waiting days to inform the White House about his extended hospital stay.
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Did Pentagon Chief Violate Rules With Secret Hospitalisation?
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin may have violated the law by failing to report his recent hospitalization to his boss, but likely only faces a reprimand from US.
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Yemen's Rebels Pledge To Continue Red Sea Attacks Despite Warning From US
The United States condemned "unprecedented" attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Huthis pledged Tuesday to continue military operations despite the announcement of a new maritime protection force.
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US "Will Remain With You For Long Haul", Pentagon Chief Tells Volodymyr Zelensky
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
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Pentagon Chief's Surprise Visit To War-Hit Ukraine To Reinforce US Support
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
