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Hegseth wins praise but Asia still has strong doubts about Trump
Published on 01/06/2025
» After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war in Ukraine, America’s partners in Asia warily awaited Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s arrival at a security conference in Singapore.
China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
Published on 01/06/2025
» BEIJING - China has protested to the United States over "vilifying" remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, while accusing it of deliberately ignoring calls for peace from regional nations.
Manila: China needs to overcome ‘deficit of trust’
Published on 31/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - China has a “deficit of trust and credibility” that it needs to overcome in order to mend its fraught defence ties with the Philippines, though any breakthrough in the near term remains unlikely, Manila’s top defence official said on Saturday.
Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia
AFP, Published on 31/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.
US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defence system
New York Times, Published on 21/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump unveiled plans for his "Golden Dome" missile defence shield Tuesday, predicting that the ambitious plan to expand the country’s air defence system would be completed by the end of his term.
Gulf CEO: Trump conveys positive signal on Thai investment in US
Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump has responded positively to the prospect of future Thai investment in the United States, particularly in the energy sector, according to Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive officer of Gulf Development Plc, who was the sole representative of Thai business at a recent state dinner hosted in Qatar.
US says it struck 800 targets in Yemen, killed 100s of Huthis since March 15
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since mid-March, killing hundreds of Huthi rebel fighters, including members of the group's leadership, the US military said Sunday.
New Trump task force vows to root out 'anti-Christian bias'
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted the opening meeting of an "anti-Christian bias" task force Tuesday, as the government pressed federal workers to inform on work colleagues engaging in discriminatory behavior.
Pentagon chief dismisses reports he shared military info with wife
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fought back Monday -- with White House support -- against another scandal over his reported use of Signal to discuss airstrikes on Yemen, this time with his wife, brother and lawyer.