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World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop

Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension between the United States and China, as both look to win new influence and allies as they press competing agendas…

The Independent UK

US, Chinese Defence Chiefs Set To Meet In Singapore

The US and Chinese defence chiefs were in Singapore on Friday for a major security forum where they are set to hold rare direct talks, with Taiwan and other flashpoint disputes expected to dominate the three-day event.

International Business Times

Israeli Defense Minister Reveals Hostages Held In Rafah

Israeli Defense Minister briefs US on hostages in Rafah, sparking global condemnation over strikes. President Biden warns against major invasion.

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Democrats Surprised To Learn Bombs Are Used To Bomb People

Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned Israel for killing Palestinian civilians with bombs that she had voted to send Israel.

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US, China Defence Chiefs To Hold Rare Talks In Singapore

The expected meeting between the United States' Lloyd Austin and China's Dong Jun at the Shangri-La Dialogue will be the first substantive face-to-face talks between their countries' defense chiefs in 18 months.

International Business Times

The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to Cambodia, one of China’s closest allies in Southeast Asia, after holding talks with his Chinese counterpart at an annual security conference in Singapore

The Independent UK

US, Chinese Defense Chiefs To Meet Following Taiwan Tension

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader.

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Lloyd Austin underwent new hospital treatment for bladder problem

Duties of US defense secretary, 70, whose cancer treatment in December was initially undisclosed, were briefly carried out by deputy

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Pentagon Reveals Defense Secretary Austin's Scheduled Medical Procedure

Pentagon discloses Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's upcoming routine medical procedure at Walter Reed, emphasizing transparency and minimal impact on his d...

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Defense Secretary Austin To Undergo Medical Procedure At Walter Reed

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo medical procedure for bladder issue at Walter Reed Medical Center, delegating duties temporarily.

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Lloyd Austin set to undergo medical procedure and transfer power- months after backlash to secret treatment

The announcement comes after his secret Jan. 1 treatment where he didn’t even inform the White House.

The Independent UK

US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at a major defense conference in Singapore next week

The Independent UK

Defense secretary tells US Naval Academy graduates they will lead 'through tension and uncertainty'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told U_S_ Naval Academy graduates that they will be leading future sailors and Marines “through tension and uncertainty.”

The Independent UK

Historic .7B Settlement Allows College Athlete Payments

U.S. Naval Academy hosts commencement with Blue Angels flyover. Historic .7 billion settlement allows college athlete payments, impacting NCAA and univer...

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Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi Killed In Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Raisi's death in a helicopter crash prompts investigation. U.S. sanctions limit maintenance of Iran's outdated military equipment.

International Business Times

Biden Slams 'Outrageous' ICC Bid To Arrest Israeli Leaders

US President Joe Biden on Monday denounced an "outrageous" application by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Israel's prime minister and defense minister.

The Independent UK

Russia is using more Iranian drones to bomb Ukrainian civilians, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

Russia and Iran set to deepen already-close relationship after death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

The Independent UK

Zelensky says Western allies making decisions over Ukraine military aid ‘a year late’

US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin III admits that Ukraine and its allies are facing a ‘moment of challenge’ as Russian forces advance in the northeast

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The Independent UK

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia

International Business Times

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham Urges Providing Israel Necessary Bombs To End War

Graham also argued that Hamas bears responsibility for civilian casualties throughout the conflict.

France 24

Why the US suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

US officials confirmed Wednesday that Washington had suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns they would be used in Rafah without a sufficient plan for civilians there. This decision to halt the delivery of what are likely MK-84s – one of the most destructive munitions used by…

Al Jazeera

Why is the US blocking some bomb shipments to Israel? All you need to know

Why has the US stopped shipments of some types of bomb, and what damage can these offensive weapons do?

Evening Standard

Joe Biden says US will stop some weapons shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah

Rafah is considered Hamas's last major stronghold but more than a million people are sheltering there after Israel’s military operation in the rest of Gaza

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Biden Administration Pauses Bomb Shipment To Israel

Biden administration halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of civilian casualties in Rafah.

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US Pauses Shipment Of Powerful Bombs To Israel

U.S. halts shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza conflict.

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