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Trump, frustrated by Afghan war, suggests firing US commander: officials
Mattis, McMaster and other top aides are putting together answers to Trump's questions in a way to try to get him to approve the strategy.
US Defence Secy says denial of USD 350 million aid to Pak reality, not policy
Pakistan-based Haqqani network is blamed for a number of high-profile attacks on US and Western interests in war-torn Afghanistan.
Taliban creeping back to Kabul, with Pak aid
The Taliban has claimed it controls four of Kandahar’s 18 districts and dominates five more.
Respect to India for maintaining stable security in Indian Ocean: US Defence Secy
Mattis said one of the top priorities is to empower countries in the region to make them strongly contribute to their own peace, stability.
US will force North Korea to come to table
Trump drops in at briefing by top three national security aides on threat posed by Pyongyang.
Australian PM to meet Trump, mark 75th anniversary of WW II naval battle
US and Australian naval and air forces fought the Japanese during the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 4-8, 1942.
Iran rejects US terror allegation by Mattis, blames Saudi Arabia of backing terrorism
Saudi Arabia denies backing terrorism and has cracked down on jihadists at home, jailing them and cutting down their finances.
India, US vow to boost security ties during Doval's visit to US
Doval meets US defence secy, discuss terror, maritime security.
James Mattis sticks to his guns against use of torture
Establishment of safe zones for refugees fleeing the fighting in Syria had been considered during the Obama administration.
US needs to be ready to confront Russia: Mattis
James Mattis cited Russian involvement in hacking and information warfare among the challenges posed by Moscow.