SEOUL—U.S. defense officials say annual drills by American and South Korean military forces were halted temporarily to avoid contributing to a dramatic increase in tensions between North and South Korea – a dispute that prompted Pyongyang to declare it is in a “quasi-state of war.” North Korea routinely condemns the allies’ annual military exercises and […]
VIENNA, AUSTRIA—World powers have reached a deal with Iran that will limit the country’s nuclear program in exchange for eased economic sanctions, ending more than a decade of tempestuous negotiations. “This is the good deal we had sought,” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who spearheaded recent efforts by the P5+1 countries to broker an accord, […]
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2015 – Defense Secretary Ash Carter today became the first secretary of defense to join Facebook, Pentagon officials announced. In a statement released today, officials said Carter will be able to personally communicate with nearly three million service members and civilians on the social media platform. The defense secretary’s first post was […]
Massive exercises conducted by the Russian air force bagan in that country on Monday according to the Russian Defense ministry. They report that 12,000 soldiers and 250 aircraft are taking part in what they call preparation for larger drills that are to take place in September. The maneuvers, which are to last until Thursday are […]