Pakistan is the most dangerous country: Ex-US defence secretary
New York: At a time when Pakistan has failed to corner India at global platforms over the Kashmir issue, a former US defense secretary came out in criticising the nuclear-armed nation and called it the “most dangerous country” he dealt with in his career.
Kabul, Dec 21 (IBNS): Afghanistan government on Friday said the US decision to reduce the number of American troops currently present in Afghanistan will not affect the security of the country.
James Mattis resigns as US Defence Secretary
Washington, Dec 21 (IBNS): Amid differences with US President Donald Trump over plans to withdraw troops from Syria, US Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned on Thursday, media reports said.
James Mattis visits Afghanistan, meets President Ashraf Ghani
Kabul, Sept 7 (IBNS): United States Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, on Friday visited Afghanistan and met country's president Ashraf Ghani.
US Secretary of Defence James Mattis to visit India
Washington, Sept 1 (IBNS): US Secretary of Defence James Mattis will visit India to attend the “two-plus-two” meeting of defense and diplomatic leaders in New Delhi next week, officials said.
US says China intimidating neighbours
Singapore, Jun 2 (IBNS): Addressing a programme in Singapore, US Defence Secretary James Mattis ha said that China is intimidating its neighbours with the use of missiles, reports said on Saturday.
CIA warns Pakistan that US will act if safe havens of terrorists not destroyed: Dawn
Islamabad, Dec 4 (IBNS): At a time when US Defence Secretary James Mattis is visiting Pakistan, country's CIA Director Mike Pompeo has warned the south Asian nation to eliminate alleged safe havens present within its territory, according to a Pakistan media report.
US to NATO members: Increase defence spending or face consequences
Washington, Feb 16 (IBNS): US has warned that it will moderate its commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) if the alliance members do not increase their defence spending, according to media reports.
Donald Trump names Gen. James Mattis as defence secretary
Washington, Dec 2 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has named General James Mattis as the US Defence Secretary, media reports said.