United States (US)

United States (US)

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin answers reporters questions at the Pentagon as the U.S. military nears the formal end of its mission in Afghanistan in Arlington, Virginia, US July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin admitted to care unit in hospital

“At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalised,” the physicians said. “The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery.”

The hunger strike follows months of protests against the Israel-Gaza war on Brown University's campus. Photo: Alicia Joo/Jews for Ceasefire

Brown University students enter eighth day of hunger strike over Israel-Gaza

US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to a tour group in the US Capitol building in Washington, US, 18 January, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis

US House rejects Republican-led effort to pass $17.6b Israel-only aid bill

Donald Trump has solidified his hold on his party’s electorate after his New Hampshire primary win against Nikki Haley. Photo: Reuters

Trump says he would replace 'political' US Fed chair Powell

The flags of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., 1 November 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder//File Photo

Pentagon calls out Chinese companies it says are helping Beijing's military

Houthi fighters approach the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea on 20 November. Photo: Handout/Getty Images

Yemen's Houthis threaten more attacks on US, British warships

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani speaks to delegates before a vote on a resolution recognizing Russia must be responsible for reparation in Ukraine at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, US, 14 November, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack

FILE PHOTO: USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/file photo

Fire and Oil: what can be consequences of US attack on Iran

Satellite view of the US military outpost known as Tower 22, in Rukban, Rwaished District, Jordan 12 October, 2023 in this handout image. REUTERS

Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for drone attack in Jordan-Syria border

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at South Carolina’s First in the Nation Dinner at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina, US, January 27, 2024. REUTERS

Political pressure builds on Biden to strike Iran after US deaths

People raise flags and posters during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a cease fire in Gaza near the Washington Monument in in Washington, US, 21 October, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Bonnie Cash/File Photo

Anti-Muslim incidents jump in US amid Israel-Gaza war

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator tries to stop a NYPD car, as others take part in a protest, outside Jamaica Station to JFK via AirTrain in New York City, US, 27 January, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

US Muslim group condemns Pelosi for saying Gaza ceasefire protests have Russia link

Tower 22 holds a strategically important location, opens new tab in Jordan, at the most northeastern point where the country's borders meet Syria and Iraq. Graphic: Reuters

What is Tower 22, site of the attack on US troops in Jordan?