Tag: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

DoD Orders Urgent Review After Microsoft Ends Use of China-Based Teams for Pentagon Cloud Support

Following the revelations, U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth addressed the nation via video, announcing the immediate review and pledging to sever all ties to China-based personnel in military digital operations.

July 19, 2025

Rajnath Singh, US Defence Secretary Hegseth Discuss Boosting Defence Ties and Expanding Industrial Cooperation

This marks the third such conversation between Singh and Hegseth since the latter assumed office earlier this year.

July 2, 2025

US Pulls Out Diplomats and Military Families from West Asia Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

Despite the pullback, a local Iraqi official claimed the decision was not directly linked to Iraq’s security environment.

June 12, 2025

US Pulls Out Non-Essential Staff from Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

“Based on our latest analysis, we decided to reduce the footprint of our Mission in Iraq,” a State Department official said.

June 12, 2025