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US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks

The U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year

The Independent UK

U.S. to host Ukraine-focused defense talks in Germany on April 26

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Ukraine-focused defense talks with allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 26, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters

Biden Hosts Military Chiefs as Ukraine Crisis Intensifies

US President Joe Biden convened US military leaders on Wednesday in an annual White House gathering taking on special significance as the war in Ukraine enters a risky new phase and Washington plans more weapons assistance. A "variety of topics" were set to be discussed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin,…

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China's Xi urges dispute resolution, opposes sanctions

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his government supports talks to resolve international disputes, but opposes the use of sanctions

The Independent UK

Pentagon Chief Speaks with China’s Defense Minister for First Time under Biden

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago. Relations between China and the United States have been tense, with the world's…

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US defence chief speaks for first time with Chinese counterpart

The call comes amid continued US concerns that China could support Russia in the invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under Biden

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago.

Reuters

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Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells U.S

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.

Reuters

US Pentagon chief speaks for 1st time to Chinese counterpart

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Chinese counterpart for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief more than a year ago

The Independent UK

India, U.S hold broad 2+2 discussions, with Ukraine looming over talks

U.S. concerned about rising human rights abuses in India, Blinken says

The Hindu

India-US sign new Space Situational Awareness arrangement

India and the US on Monday finalized signing of a new Space Situational Awareness arrangement forging the way to more advanced cooperation at 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Further details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Ukraine dominates Modi-Biden talks

Will discuss fallout of Russian war: U.S. President

The Hindu

Hawaii senator slams Josh Hawley for ‘solidarity with insurrectionists’ after he blocks vote on defence nominee

Senator Hawley is blocking any consideration of Pentagon nominations because Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin won’t heed demand for his resignation

The Independent UK

Putin Has Given Up on Conquering Kyiv, Pentagon Chief said

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up on conquering Kyiv after his forces were soundly beaten back by the Ukrainian military. "Putin thought that he could very rapidly take over the country of Ukraine, very rapidly capture this capital city.

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As it happened: EU’s Von der Leyen promises to speed up Ukraine membership process

EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen pledged on Friday to offer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a speedier start to Ukraine's bid to become a member of the European Union. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events…

Los Angeles Times

UN removes Russia from human rights panel; Ukraine pleads for weapons

KYIV, Ukraine — As Ukraine braced for a redoubled Russian offensive in the east and unearthed fresh evidence of atrocities outside its capital of Kyiv, the United Nations General Assembly sharply rebuked Moscow on Thursday by suspending it from the organization’s 47-member Human Rights Council.

The Hindu

Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh to visit U.S. for 2+2 dialogue

Disagreement over New Delhi’s position on Russia continues

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz clashes with ex-general as he’s dubbed ‘clownish buffoon’ after shouting at head of US military

Representative Matt Gaetz on Tuesday continued attacking Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin following a contentious exchange at a House Armed Services Committee hearing which ended with the two men shouting at each other after Mr Gaetz criticised the US military for what he described as “woke-ism” at the cost of combat…

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The Independent UK

Biden hits back at Matt Gaetz over Ukraine questions: ‘What the hell do you think we’ve done?’

Florida congressman sharply criticised Biden Ukraine policy day before

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Top General Urges More US Troops in Eastern Europe

The United States should look at the development of more bases in Eastern Europe to protect against Russian aggression, but rotate forces through them rather than make permanent deployments, the top USmilitary officer told Congress on Tuesday. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the…

Bangkok Post

Ukraine update: US to send more javelins; Zelenskiy rebukes UN

The United States and allies are poised to announce new sanctions, including a ban on all new investments in Russia, to punish the Kremlin for alleged atrocities against civilians committed by its forces in Ukraine.

Salon

Gaetz accuses Pentagon head of "wokeism"

The Florida firebrand firmly objected to the Pentagon's proposed budget "in the face of so many blown calls"

The Independent UK

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin hits back at Matt Gaetz: ‘I’m sorry you are embarrassed by your country’

Mr Gaetz berated the retired four-star general about a lecture given by a guest speaker at the US National Defence University

Reuters

U.S. to send drones with anti-armor warhead to Ukraine- Pentagon chief

The United States will send a variant of the Switchblade drone that has an anti-armor warhead to Ukraine as quickly as possible, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.

Reuters

In heated exchange, U.S. defense chief defends Ukraine response

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended America's response to the war in Ukraine on Tuesday during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker who accused the Pentagon of over-estimating Russia's military capability.

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