Fire put out at major PetroChina refinery in Dalian Fire put out at major PetroChina refinery in Dalian:- A fire that broke out on Thursday at state oil major PetroChina’s plant in northeastern China, one of the country’s largest refineries, has been put out with no reported casualties, state media […]
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Top U.S. general reaffirms commitment to Japan amid North Korea tensions Top U.S. general reaffirms commitment to Japan amid North Korea tensions:- The top U.S. general repeated Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to the security of its close Asian ally, Japan, on Friday amid regional tensions over North Korea, telling his counterpart […]
In Afghanistan, U.S. senators call for coherent policy from Trump A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators visiting Afghanistan on Tuesday called for a new strategy from the Trump administration to turn the tide against an increasingly strong Taliban insurgency and end the longest war in U.S. history. The delegation led […]
Qatar says fighter jets deal shows deep U.S. support A $12 billion deal to buy Boeing F-15 U.S. fighter jets shows Qatar has deep-rooted support from Washington, a Qatari official said on Thursday, adding that its rift with some other Arab states had not hurt the U.S. relationship with Doha. […]
No indication Russia wants positive relationship with U.S U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday there was no indication that Russia wanted a positive relationship with the United States, saying it had chosen to be a strategic competitor. "At this time … I do not see any indication that […]
Europe must not bow to U.S. spending demands on NATO Europe must not bow to U.S. spending demands on NATO:- European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday that Europe must not cave in to U.S demands to raise military spending, arguing that development and humanitarian aid could also count […]
Sex clubs, booze and young female troops cost Army general a star Sex clubs, booze and young female troops cost Army general a star:- One of the Army’s most promising generals will be demoted to one star and retired following a scandal that involved sex clubs in Seoul and Rome, […]
Trump signs orders on rebuilding military and extreme vetting Trump signs orders on rebuilding military and extreme vetting:- President Trump charged his new Defense secretary with rebuilding the military and announced an executive order to clamp down on refugee admissions in the United States during a visit Friday to the […]
Defense secretary targets costly F-35, Air Force One programs Defense secretary targets costly F-35, Air Force One programs:- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has ordered the Pentagon to launch a review on how to save costs on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, the Pentagon’s most costly weapons-buying effort in history. […]
