US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea.

US vows military ties with Philippines amid Chinese aggression

The US Secretary of Defense has courted fresh controversy, thanks to a tattoo on his right forearm which in Arabic script reads 'Kafir', meaning 'infidel' or 'non-believer'. Why is a tattoo that Hegseth got before he entered office generating a buzz now? Watch this video to find out more.

Critics slam Hegseth's tattoo, claiming it propagates Islamophobia

Hegseth is presently on his maiden official tour to East Asia. He met with the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the two countries must stand “shoulder to shoulder” in the face of the threat represented by China. Meanwhile, back home, Hegseth remains in the thick of the Signal gate row over leaked chats of U.S. military operations in Yemen. Watch this video to find out more.

US bolsters Philippines defence with 'gamechanger missiles'

Trending | World | Phone numbers, email addresses, and even passwords of NSA Mike Waltz, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were discovered online.

Trump's top advisers' private data found online amid Yemen war plans group chat scandal

World: The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed.

‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance

Hegseth mocked the judge in a social media post, sarcastically calling her “Commander Reyes” and suggesting she had overstepped her role.

US defense secretary mocks judge for blocking transgender troop ban

The American Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has put up a poll on social media site X asking people to vote about a possible name change. The Secretary of Defense has asked people if it was okay to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War with a #PeoplesPentagon. Watch in for more details!

Hegseth suggests changing name of department, asks people to choose between 'defence' and 'war'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited controversy by posting a poll on X, asking whether the Pentagon should be called the "Department of Defence" or revert to its old name, the "Department of War." The move has sparked intense discussions, especially after Hegseth’s recent meeting with Elon Musk at the Pentagon. Watch this report for more updates!

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth asks people to choose between 'defence' and 'war'

World: Musk, who is currently heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump’s administration, held an 80-minute meeting with Hegseth at the Pentagon.

China war or DOGE cuts? Inside Musk’s controversial Pentagon visit that Trump, Hegseth rushed to defend

World: Speaking from the Oval Office alongside Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior Air Force officials, Trump described the new manned warplane as “something the likes of which nobody has seen before.”

Boeing to build sixth-gen fighter jet F-47, Trump says enemies ‘won’t know what hit them’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to meet with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss potential collaborations. The meeting comes amid growing interest in the intersection of technology and defense.

US: Elon Musk to meet military leaders, defence secy

World | The directive comes after the Biden administration loosened restrictions on various rules, including grooming and hairstyle for military service members.

From hairstyles to body fat: US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth orders review on Biden’s relaxed military standards

World: One such image, as reported by the Associated Press, is a historic photograph of the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945.

Trump-era DEI ban triggers Pentagon to delete historic WWII photo of 'gay' plane: Here’s why

World: According to the memo, the Department of Defense must implement a process to identify transgender service members within 30 days. A further 30 days after that, the discharge process must begin.

‘Establishing high standards’: Transgender troops to be discharged from US military within 60 days

The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed questions over the firing of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. Watch this report for more details!

Pete Hegseth dismisses questions over firing of General C Q Brown

Hegseth emphasizes that NATO membership for Ukraine is not a feasible solution, urging allies to take more responsibility for Europe's security amid the war.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth says Ukraine's pre-2014 borders goal is 'unrealistic'

US troops will not be used to secure the peace in Ukraine following any ceasefire deal with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump's new defence secretary Pete Hegseth has declared, as he signalled a dramatic shift in American foreign and defence policy away from Europe. Watch this report for more details!

Hegseth warns NATO allies: US won’t carry the burden alone

World: Hegseth said Trump stopped the fighting and "reaching and enduring peace is a top priority". Hegseth added that Trump intends to “bring both Russia and Ukraine to the table.”

‘Illusionary goal’: US Defence Secretary Hegseth warns Ukraine’s return to pre-2014 borders ‘unrealistic’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited the US-Mexico border in New Mexico to meet with US troops and review operations. Watch this report for more details!

US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits troops on the US-Mexico border

US Defence Secretary and border czar visit US-Mexico border

World | Hegseth further announced an inspector-general review into Milley's record to decide if his rank should be reduced after retirement. 

Who is Mark Milley, ex-US Gen whose security detail has been revoked by Pete Hegseth?

World: Vice President JD Vance administered the oath to Hegseth in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in the presence of Hegseth's wife Jennifer Rauchet. 

'Don't want to fight wars, but deter them', says Pete Hegseth after being sworn in as US defence secretary

Trending | World| Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and commentator, became a prominent face of the network in 2016 as a co-host of its weekend morning programme. He also played a major role in expanding the network’s live and streaming content, hosting the Fox Nation Patriot Awards annually since 2019.  

Who is Pete Hegseth? Ex-Fox News anchor, soldier-turned US Secretary of Defence

Ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, the Senate has begun confirmation hearings for his cabinet nominees.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary is facing Senators for his confirmation hearing, being grilled over allegations of misconduct. Let's listen in

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