Lloyd Austin, the US Defense Secretary, has recently made headlines for apologizing for not disclosing his cancer diagnosis and treatment to President Biden and Congress. He was hospitalized for a bladder issue but has since resumed full duties remotely. Austin has been actively involved in addressing various international crises, including overseeing multiple strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Additionally, he has been advocating for a military aid package for Ukraine, alongside President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Lloyd James Austin III is a retired four-star general of the United States Army who served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Born on August 8, 1953, Austin made history as the first Black commander to head the organization. Throughout his military career, he held various leadership positions, including serving as the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army. In 2021, Austin was appointed as the Secretary of Defense under the Biden administration, becoming the first African American to hold the position. Known for his strategic acumen and leadership skills, Austin continues to play a crucial role in shaping US defense and foreign policy.
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Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack in Gaza
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New Russian military advisers and military equipment have arrived in Niger, according to state television in the African country that wants U.S. forces to leave.
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It comes as Russian forces launched a large missile strike against Ukrainian energy facilities on Friday.
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Top US diplomat is set for fraught discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and possibly president Xi Jinping
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French FM says text will include 'all the criteria for a two-state solution'; draft also said to call for release of hostages taken on October 7 during Hamas massacre
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Landing ship ‘not combat-capable’ say Ukraine’s navy as investigations continue into the Moscow terror attack
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The Kremlin says it aims to create a buffer zone to protect civilians against long-range strikes and cross-border raids.
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Japanese officials say the U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash last November
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologises for not disclosing his cancer diagnosis and treatment to President Biden and Congress.
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Republican lawmakers question how President Biden could go for days without knowing Austin was hospitalised.
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US and UK conduct multiple strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
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‘Secretary Austin will recuperate and perform his duties remotely from home for a period before returning to work at the Pentagon later this week,’ the Department of Defense said
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes full duties remotely after hospitalization for bladder issue
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President Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are pressuring Congress to pass a military aid package for Ukraine
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The US is considering Iran as a potential target after carrying out airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US service members in Jordan.
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UK's armed forces are not ready for high-intensity war due to shortages in personnel and equipment.