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US Homeland Security turns to Pentagon to help house 12,000 migrants

The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon for help to house around 12,000 migrants detained at the US-Mexico border. Move comes after federal order to reunite families and stop separating children.

Jun 28, 2018

Historic Route 66 on the endangered list for second time in six years

While it still remains fully paved along certain stretches, the 4000 km-long trail exists only in fragments in other forgotten parts.

Jun 27, 2018

US asks India to stop importing oil from Iran or face sanctions

Iran is one of the major oil suppliers of India, only behind Iraq and Saudi Arabia. During April 2017 and January 2018, it supplied 18.4 million tonnes of crude oil.

Jun 27, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US plans to block India's S-400 missile deal with Russia

Experts are of the view that it is unreasonable for the US to expect India to decouple its defence relationship with Russia, which has been a reliable partner through several conflicts.

Jun 27, 2018

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in China for an 'open dialogue' amid rising tensions

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis kicks off his first day of talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday, part of an effort to bolster security dialogue as Sino-U.S. tensions rise.

Jun 27, 2018

India offers an olive branch to US amid trade war, plans to buy 1,000 aircraft

India would pay approximately about $5 billion a year for aircraft and about $4 billion for purchase of oil and gas from the US.

Jun 23, 2018

US announces indefinite suspension of military exercises in South Korea

The Pentagon has also cancelled two Korean Marine Exchange Program training exercises which were scheduled for the next three months.

Jun 23, 2018

US government sued over policy barring permanent residents from serving in the military

The Trump administration's law has been challenged after two permanent residents enlisted, but are yet to begin their service. Lawyers argue that they should be given the same status as nationals since they have passed all background checks.

Jun 22, 2018

Taliban supreme commander offers direct peace talks with US ahead of Eid

Taliban supreme leader issued a statement ahead of Eid and offered to negotiate directly with the US.

Jun 13, 2018

Afghanistan Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen storm police training center

Taliban raid on Afghan military base kills 20

Earlier this month, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire with the Taliban on the occasion of Eid.

Jun 9, 2018

Modi first PM to take spontaneous questions but translator has scripted answers: Rahul Gandhi

In a tweet, the Congress President said: "The first Indian Prime Minister who takes 'spontaneous' questions that the translator has pre-scripted answers to."

Jun 4, 2018

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana in Singapore June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su

With ports, ships and promises, India asserts role in Southeast Asia

It's not clear just how far New Delhi will take these relationships, given years of promise, and a general election due in 11 months that could be a distraction for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jun 3, 2018

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In his four years in power, PM Narendra Modi has sought to assert an expanded security role for India in the Indo-Pacific, actively courting the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jun 2, 2018

In symbolic nod to India, US Pacific Command changes name

In 2016, the United States and India signed an agreement governing the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply.

May 31, 2018

Who is Gina Haspel? All you need to know about the CIA's first female director

The decision to have Gina Haspel at the helm of the US intelligence agency was backed by many seniors in the field, including former CIA directors and three former national intelligence directors.

May 18, 2018

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Search Results for: Jim Mattis

US Homeland Security turns to Pentagon to help house 12,000 migrants

Historic Route 66 on the endangered list for second time in six years

US asks India to stop importing oil from Iran or face sanctions

US plans to block India's S-400 missile deal with Russia

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in China for an 'open dialogue' amid rising tensions

India offers an olive branch to US amid trade war, plans to buy 1,000 aircraft

US announces indefinite suspension of military exercises in South Korea

US government sued over policy barring permanent residents from serving in the military

Taliban supreme commander offers direct peace talks with US ahead of Eid

Taliban raid on Afghan military base kills 20

Modi first PM to take spontaneous questions but translator has scripted answers: Rahul Gandhi

With ports, ships and promises, India asserts role in Southeast Asia

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In symbolic nod to India, US Pacific Command changes name

Who is Gina Haspel? All you need to know about the CIA's first female director

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]