Pete Hegseth
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Asia
Commentary: US speech at Shangri-La Dialogue hit the right notes – but talk is cheap
The inconsistencies deepen the more you look. Mr Hegseth criticised China for a “lack of respect for neighbours” but offered…
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China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as ‘leverage’ against Beijing
SINGAPORE: China warned the United States against using Taiwan as “leverage” against Beijing, responding to remarks by the US Defense…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compares Donald Trump with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew
SINGAPORE: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday (May 31) likened US President Donald Trump to Singapore’s founding Prime…
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warns of imminent China ‘threat’, pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending
“STEPPING UP” Spending on weapons and research is spiking among some Asian countries as they respond to a darkening security…
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US Army to change transgender soldiers’ records to birth sex
The Army’s latest memo detailed other steps beyond the records change to reflect the soldier’s sex at birth, alterations it said…
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Hegseth lashes out at media amidst ‘full blown meltdown’ at Pentagon
ADVERTISEMENT US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has lashed out at media reports of a second Signal group chat used to…
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Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat: White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stands behind United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Monday…
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US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: Report
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group…
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Commentary: Consequences of Signalgate are far-reaching for US allies
After Signalgate, US allies and partners might hesitate to share high-level intelligence without assurances that protocols will be followed, says…
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Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence
China argued there was no issues with freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea and urged the…
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