Mark Esper
Donald Trump fires Defence Secretary Mark Esper via Twitter
Trump's firing comes days after Esper in an interview told The Military Times that he was not a "yes man" for the president.
Not looking to start war with Iran, but prepared to finish one: US
The US drone strike on Friday that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani has sharply escalated tensions between US and Iran.
'Incitement to anti-Indian violence by Pak not conducive to peace': Rajnath Singh
Cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan appeared during the 2+2 ministerial talks.
India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepens ties
People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar said.
'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship law
Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared during the 2+2 talks.
US and India look to bolster ties as rights worries emerge in 2+2 meet
India is one of only 3 countries to enjoy annual '2+2' talks with US - a format meant to encourage deep, strategic ties.
Ousted US Navy secretary made secret deal with Trump, says Pentagon chief
Mark Esper told reporters Richard Spencer, the Navy’s top civilian, admitted he had gone around Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley.
US defence minister says troops, armoured vehicles going to Syria oil fields
Though Trump repeatedly says he is pulling out of Syria, the reality on the ground is different.
'US troops pulling out from Syria to go to western Iraq', says Defence Chief
US troops were continuing to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey's invasion into the border region.
US Secretary of Defence confirms death of Hamza Bin Laden
US media reported at the beginning of August that bin Laden was killed during the last two years in an operation that involved US.