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Afghanistan
US Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal to Be Released Soon, Hegseth Says
DID Press: Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, has announced that a comprehensive review of the American military withdrawal from Afghanistan has been completed and will be released in the coming months. Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of…
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Government
Hegseth Warns of China’s Growing Influence in Indo-Pacific
DID Press: Pete Hegseth has voiced concern over China’s expanding regional influence, warning that Beijing’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific pose increasing strategic challenges for the region. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth criticized China’s regional posture and called…
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US Lawmaker Criticizes War Secretary Over Use of Term “Arabian Gulf”
DID Press: Yassamin Ansari, an Iranian-American Democratic member of United States House of Representatives, on Sunday (April 12) criticized the US War chief in a message posted on the X over the use of the term “Arabian Gulf.” According to…
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Afghanistan
Hegseth: War with Iran Not Simple, No Desire for Prolonged Conflict
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that Washington has learned from past conflicts and would pursue a different approach if faced with Iran. In an interview with CBS News, Hegseth said, “In Afghanistan and Iraq, many mistakes…
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Government
US War Secretary Declares New Era of Great Power Confrontation
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the world has entered a “new era of great power confrontation,” emphasizing the need for readiness for war — remarks that highlight Washington’s aggressive foreign policy amid rising geopolitical tensions and…
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Afghanistan
US War Secretary Criticizes Biden Over Afghanistan, Borders
DID Press: US War Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of Afghanistan and border security, calling it “catastrophic” and blaming the administration for allowing “millions, including dangerous Afghan nationals,” to enter the U.S. Hegseth said Biden’s…
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Government
Pentagon on Wartime Footing as US Warns of ‘1939 Moment’
DID Press: US War Department is reportedly entering a state of wartime readiness after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the current global situation as America’s “1939 moment”—a reference to the outbreak of World War II. In a speech titled…
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Government
US, China to Open Direct Military Communication Channels
DID Press: Following a meeting between senior US and Chinese defense officials in Malaysia, the two countries have agreed to establish direct communication channels between their armed forces to prevent potential conflicts and manage crises—a move that could open a…
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Government
US War Secretary to Tour Asia to Counter China, Strengthen Allies
DID Press: US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Asia this week to bolster Washington’s military ties with regional allies amid rising tensions with China. According to a Pentagon statement, Hegseth’s itinerary includes stops in Hawaii, Japan,…
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