Us Military
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Atlantic: How this could heighten tensions with Russia
World | Jan 07, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTThe seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it.
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As Trump proposes to takeover Greenland, here's what European leaders said
World | Jan 06, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTGreenland is a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump’s comments came after a US military operation in Venezuela over the weekend.
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Venezuela-US conflict: US will govern Venezuela until proper transition, Trump declares | Highlights
World | Jan 04, 2026, 06:20 AM ISTVenezuela US tensions: US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after carrying out major strikes in Caracas in the wee hours of Saturday in a feresh escalation between the two countries.
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2 US soldiers, civilian killed in IS attack in Syria, Trump vows 'very serious retaliation'
World | Dec 14, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTAccording to the US military, the attack was conducted by a lone ISIS militant. It also left three other servicemen injured, who according to Trump are "doing pretty well".
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List of countries with highest military spending worldwide in 2024: Check where does India rank
World | Nov 06, 2025, 12:38 PM ISTGlobal military spending in 2024 has increased significantly amid geopolitical uncertainty. The US is the world's top spender, while India stands sixth with USD 74.4 billion in defence expenditure. China, Russia, Germany and the UK also feature among the highest spenders.
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Trump Reveals Plans to Reclaim Bagram Airbase, Cites China's Nuclear Proximity- What's The Matter?
Originals | Sep 19, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. is working to regain control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China's nuclear facilities. His comments have sparked renewed discussions on U.S. military strategy in Asia and Afghanistan amidst rising tensions.
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Trump says three killed by US military in strike against 'narcoterrorists' from Venezuela
World | Sep 16, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTTaking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said that the strike was carried out while the 'narcoterrorists' from Venezuela were transporting illegal narcotics in international waters, calling it a deadly weapon poisoning the Americans.
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The day four hydrogen bombs dropped by US B-52 on Spain: How Palomares stared at nuclear doom
World | Aug 29, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTThree of the bombs fell near Palomares, while the fourth vanished into the Mediterranean Sea. Two bombs detonated their conventional explosives upon impact—scattering radioactive plutonium over 0.77 square miles of farmland.
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Zelensky seeks US defence systems after Russia’s largest airstrike kills F-16 pilot
World | Jun 29, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTDespite recent calls for peace talks from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine says Moscow’s actions on the battlefield contradict its diplomatic messaging.
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Stealth bombers, warships and F-16s: How US is gearing up to take on Iran
World | Jun 19, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the deployments, stating the moves were made to "ensure that our people are safe."
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Trump's stern warning to Iran amid tensions with Israel: 'Full strength of US Forces will come down'
World | Jun 15, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTIsrael unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country.
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Has Pak Army Chief Asim Munir been invited for US military parade? White House issues clarification
World | Jun 14, 2025, 09:23 PM ISTUS military parade 2025: Recently, reports emerged claiming that Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, had been invited as a guest of honour to the upcoming US army parade.
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US military misled public on UFOs for decades to hide secret defence projects: Report
World | Jun 09, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTAccording to the report, the Pentagon not only spread disinformation, including doctored images of flying saucers, but also misled eyewitnesses who had unknowingly witnessed classified military activities.
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US Army to stage parade with 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters on Trump's birthday
World | May 03, 2025, 06:54 AM ISTThe announcement of the pricey parade on Trump's birthday comes as his administration, especially the DOGE under Elon Musk, is supposedly on a cost-slashing spree, which includes slashing federal government departments, personnel and programs.
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Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman CQ Brown, nominates Lt Gen Dan Caine in Pentagon shake-up
World | Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 AM ISTPresident Trump has fired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen CQ Brown in a dramatic Pentagon shake-up, nominating Lt Gen Dan Caine as his replacement. The move, just 16 months into Brown’s tenure, is part of Trump’s efforts to reshape military leadership.
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India-US defence talks: Rajnath, US counterpart Pete Hegseth discuss 10-year cooperation framework
India | Feb 07, 2025, 09:42 AM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and US counterpart Pete Hegseth discussed India-US defence cooperation, including technology integration, military exercises, and intelligence sharing.
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If Trump goes ahead with mass deportation, we will... : Honduras President's threat to US
World | Jan 04, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTHonduras President Xiomara Castro has threatened the United States to stop cooperating with the US military over Trump's promise of mass deportations. Notably, the main US military presence in Honduras is at Soto Cano Air Base outside the capital.
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US Navy warship 'mistakenly' shoots down its own fighter jet amid Yemen airstrikes, pilots safe
World | Dec 23, 2024, 11:57 AM ISTIt wasn’t immediately clear how the Gettysburg could mistake a F/A-18 for an enemy aircraft or missile, particularly as ships in a battle group remain linked by both radar and radio communication.
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Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
World | Dec 09, 2024, 08:42 AM ISTThe US conducted over 75 airstrikes targeting ISIS camps in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. CENTCOM confirmed no civilian casualties. President Biden reiterated America’s commitment to preventing an ISIS resurgence.
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US military strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities with rare long-range B-2 stealth bombers
World | Oct 17, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTIt is incredibly rare for the B-2 Spirit to be used in the strikes targeting the Houthis, who have been attacking ships for months in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.