'Witnessing new convergence around nearly all aspects of security in Indo-Pacific': US Defence Secy Austin
Saturday, 1 June 2024 Lloyd Austin, the United States Secretary of Defence, praised the emergence of a 'new convergence' in the Indo-Pacific region. This development comes as the US bolsters its security and strategic partnerships in response to rising threats from Russia and China. "We're witnessing a new convergence that is transforming our security landscape," Austin stated.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insists “national security is the most important issue of our time” as he outlines new plans for defence. Speaking at a campaign event in north-west England, where he met 10 ex-military Labour candidates, Starmer said, “the security and defence of our nation is...
A suspected rocket attack on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq has left several US personnel injured. The US Defense Department has blamed Iran-aligned militia groups for this dangerous escalation. This attack comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have condemned the attack, highlighting Iran's destabilizing actions in the region. Stay tuned for detailed updates and analysis on this developing and critical situation.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overturned plea deals for 9/11 attack mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, reinstating them as death-penalty cases. This decision follows backlash from victims' families and Republican lawmakers. Austin reserved authority for pre-trial agreements, citing the decision's significance. The move highlights ongoing challenges in prosecuting 9/11 suspects, the political sensitivity of these cases, and their enduring impact on US policy and national security.
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United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated his “unwavering commitment” to Israel’s security on Wednesday and said Washington would come to its defense if needed, hours after Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran early Wednesday, in a targeted assassination attributed to Israel. Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning after having traveled from his home in Qatar to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the country’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is currently in Hawaii to oversee Germany's participation in the Pacific Skies military exercises. The manoeuvres are a series of military training events in the Indo-Pacific held by Western and regional partners.
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At the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a compelling opening statement addressing the challenges and opportunities facing global economic growth and technology. Highlighting the need for resilient supply chains, trusted digital partnerships, and upholding a rules-based international order, Dr. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of collective efforts to maintain stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Watch his full statement to understand the Quad's vision for a secure and collaborative future.
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Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.
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