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![‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250601/1412622304-Hegseth-touted-the-cold-war…-China-BLASTS.jpg) ‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published | |
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![World should be 'extremely worried' about Russia-China relationship, EU foreign policy chief warns [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250531/1412574778-World-should-be-extremely-worried-about-Russia-China.jpg) World should be 'extremely worried' about Russia-China relationship, EU foreign policy chief warns Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published | |
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![US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250506/1410004844-US-Defence-Secretary-Pete-Hegseth-directs-20-cut.jpg) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published | |
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as defence secretary after JD Vance's tiebreaking votePete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary following a dramatic late-night Senate vote highlighted by behavioural accusations and a 50-50 split. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Trump's defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth narrowly advances in Senate test voteThe Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary with 51 Republican votes despite opposition from GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Murkowski cited concerns over..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy was tracking a "Russian spy ship" that passed through UK waters, warning Russia' "We know what you're doing". "I also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Centre Forms Committee Under Defence Secretary To Look Into Air Force`s Overall Capability DevelopmentThe Defence Ministry has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to look into the overall capability development of the service through indigenous design, development..Zee News - Published | Senator Ernst raises concerns over Hegseth’s nomination for defence secretarySenator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran, expresses reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, citing concerns about his views on women in combat and past allegations. Hegseth..IndiaTimes - Published |
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