China criticizes outgoing U.S. defense secretary, but offers praise too
BEIJING: China’s Defence Ministry criticized outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday for his… Read More
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Yemen peace talks set for early December in Sweden: US
Peace talks aimed at ending the war in Yemen have been set for early December… Read More
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US calls for Yemen ceasefire, Mattis urges for peace talks within ‘next 30 days’
WASHINGTON: The United States called Tuesday for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen, as… Read More
6 years ago
Mattis makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis landed in Kabul on Friday for an unannounced visit to… Read More
6 years ago
Pompeo, Mattis set for meetings with top Indian officials
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis are holding long-delayed talks… Read More
7 years ago
Ali Jahangir meets US defense secretary James Mattis
WASHINGTON: Pakistan's envoy to the United States (US) Ali Jahangir Siddiqui met US secretary of… Read More
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Some countries buying Russian gear deserve sanctions waivers: Mattis
US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Friday spoke in support of waivers for sanctions being… Read More
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Mattis vows ‘strong defensive stance’ on North Korea
US Defense Secretary James Mattis pledged to maintain and strengthen the US security alliance with… Read More
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Xi tells Mattis China won’t give up ‘one inch’ of territory
China is committed to peace and won’t cause “chaos” in the world, but cannot give… Read More
7 years ago
Mattis warns of Chinese ‘intimidation’; says U.S. seeks ‘results-oriented’ ties
SINGAPORE: The United States is willing to work with China on a “results- oriented” relationship,… Read More
7 years ago
US praises Qatar ties, calls for Gulf unity
WASHINGTON: The United States praised Qatar for its improved counterterrorism cooperation on Tuesday and warned… Read More
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US Defense Secretary says his goal of Pakistan visit is to find “common ground”
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary James Mattis says that the goal of his Pakistan visit is… Read More
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US defence chief James Mattis arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of Defence James Mattis has arrived here on a day-long visit… Read More
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US defence chief James Mattis to visit Pakistan on Dec 4
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of Defence James Mattis will arrive in Pakistan on December 4 to hold… Read More
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PPP wants debate in Senate over US defense secretary statement about CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday submitted a motion in the Senate Secretariat… Read More
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Mattis seeks deeper ties with India amid China assertiveness
NEW DELHI: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis held talks with Indian leaders on Tuesday to… Read More
7 years ago
Erdogan conveys Turkey’s unease over US support for Kurdish militants
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday told U.S. Secretary of Defence James Mattis that… Read More
8 years ago
China warns US after Mattis says disputed islands covered by treaty
BEIJING: China warned the US Saturday it was risking instability in Asia after President Donald… Read More
8 years ago
Trump taps retired general Mattis for defense secretary
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that he has picked the tough-talking retired general… Read More
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