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US Defense Chief Austin Taken To Hospital Again

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was taken to the hospital 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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Despite Strikes, US Still Faces Threats From Iran-backed Forces

US military action has so far failed to halt attacks by Iran-backed groups on Washington's forces in the Middle East and shipping in the Red Sea, with the threats persisting despite recent heavy air strikes.

International Business Times

Three US service members killed in drone attack in Jordan

Defense Department Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder discusses the recent attack and the Defense Department's focus on protecting forces and ensuring...

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Red Sea crisis: US launches fourth round of strikes on Houthis in Yemen

US missile strikes came after a bulk carrier was hit by Houthi drones in the Gulf of Aden

The Guardian - AU

U.S. military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The strikes were launched from the Red Sea and hit more than a dozen sites. They follow an announcement that the U.S. has put the Houthis back on its list of specially designated global terrorists.

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What is Operation Prosperity Guardian, the US-led mission to protect Red Sea shipping?

When the U.S. and U.K. warships launched waves of air, ship and submarine launched missiles at Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen Thursday it was the culmination of weeks of warnings to the militant group to cease their destructive attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea

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A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing

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Biden In Dark Over Defense Chief's Cancer For Month

President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense secretary's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday, as details of Lloyd Austin's deeply unusual disappearance raised questions about leadership of the world's top military.

International Business Times

After Delay, Doctors Say US Defense Chief Treated For Cancer

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.

International Business Times

Pentagon Reviewing Delay and Transparency of Secretary's Health Announcement

Join the quirky dialogue as Major General Pat Ryder answers questions about the Secretary's health, honor cordons, and the Pentagon's transparency.

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Pentagon Implements New Protocols Following Deputy Secretary's Health Scare

Discover the amusing and creative tone as Major General Pat Ryder tackles questions about President Biden's notification, surgery, and transfer of authorit...

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US Forces in Iraq Remain Committed to Defeating ISIS

Join Major General Pat Ryder as he discusses the U.S. presence in Iraq, the defeat ISIS mission, and the ongoing coordination with the Iraqi government.

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Prostate cancer update withheld from President, details remain undisclosed

Unveiling a playful and creative tone, delve into the intriguing exchange between Major General Pat Ryder and a curious questioner regarding an undisclosed...

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Surprising update: Army pre-service injuries and foreign attacks revealed!

Get the latest updates from Major General Pat Ryder on pre-service numbers, attacks in Iraq and Syria, and the investigation into Israeli use of white phos...

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Pentagon rejects claims of weakness, vows to address Houthi threat

Discover Major General Pat Ryder's creative and insightful response to questions on Gaza's death toll and US actions in dealing with the Houthi threat. Sta...

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Secretary of Defense stays focused on duties amid recovery

Discover the latest updates on Secretary of Defense's health and tenure, as he remains resilient and committed to his responsibilities amidst speculation.

Roll Call

Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.

The Independent UK

Questions mount over Lloyd Austin’s secret hospital stay. Here’s what we know

Some Republicans have called for Lloyd Austin to be sacked or step down, but President Joe Biden has expressed confidence in his top defence official

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The Independent UK

White House launches review into why Biden not told of defence secretary’s hospital stay

The retired four-star general went to hospital on 22 December for ‘elective procedure’

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin under fire after hospitalization secrecy scandal

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces backlash and calls for resignation after failing to disclose hospitalization, raising concerns about transparency and ...

The Independent UK

Biden unlikely to sack Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin over hospital row

Mr Austin has been in hospital since 1 January

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Pentagon's handling of Austin hospitalization roils Congress - Roll Call

Lawmakers are demanding answers after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not swiftly disclose that he was hospitalized.

The Guardian - US

US defense secretary says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for secret hospitalisation

Lloyd Austin apologises for lack of disclosure but questions about medical procedure and the secrecy surrounding it remain unanswered

The Independent UK

A Pentagon mystery: Why was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospital stay kept secret for days?

U.S. officials says that members of Congress and top Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday

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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized due to complications after minor procedure

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure

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