insert_link World The US launches airstrikes in Yemen The US military carried out airstrikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The facilities were holding various weapons components used to target vessels in the Middle East. US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, says they will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks. today17 October, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo America a ponokele aakwiita yo Houthi mo Yemen,ta odheke aakwiita yo Houthi Etanga lyopakwiita lya America olya ningi iiponokela yomewangandjo mo Yemen,yoodheke aakwiita taya yambidhidhwa ku Iran yoo Houthi,noku odheka omandiki gokohi yevi geli ga 5 ngoka ga pungula iilwitho. Omandiki okwali ga pungula iilwitho ya yooloka mbyoka ya longithwa oku odheka ooskepa mo Middle east. Amushanga gwegameno mo America Lloyd Austin okwati otaya tsikile okushi yeleka ko Houthi kutya otapa kala iilanduli yiiponokela yawo yaali paveta noyuuhasha. today17 October, 2024
insert_link World U.S and Chinese defence chiefs talk for first time in more than 2 years U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken to China's defense minister in the first engagement the two have had in more than a year. The return of military-to-military contact is the latest in a series of improved contacts between the U.S and China since the summit between President Joseph Biden and President Xi Jinping last November followed, two weeks ago, by a phone call. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong […] today17 April, 2024
World NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link World US Defense Secretary to return this week after hospital visit US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and is expected to return to the Pentagon later this week. It's the second time Austin has been admitted for medical treatment this year. Ira Spitzer reports. today14 February, 2024
insert_link World Lloyd Austin will not travel to Europe this week due to ongoing health issues The US Defense Secretary will not travel to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings, after being hospitalised again on Sunday. The Pentagon said his deputy is acting up and will go to Europe in his place. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today13 February, 2024
insert_link World US Defense Secretary returns to work at Pentagon US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month's leave due to prostate cancer. His return comes after 3 US troops were killed in a drone attack in the Middle East.Nick Harper reports from Washington. today30 January, 2024
