Hagel vows US focus on Asia as Syria looms

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 14:21

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel met with his Asian counterparts as the United States promotes its strategic tilt towards the region but a potential showdown with Syria loomed over the talks.

US to share evidence that Syria used chemical weapons: Hagel

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 19:25

The United States will soon share evidence that Syria unleashed chemical weapons on its own people, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said.

Syria chemical attack: US weighing options, says Hagel

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 13:26

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Obama administration is still weighing the question of whether to use military force in Syria in response to a purported chemical weapons attack.

Obama threatens action if usage of chemical weapons proven in Syria

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 17:20

President Barack Obama said that the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria is a matter of grave concern that requires immediate attention, provided it is proven true by the United Nations.

Hagel speaks with Israeli Defence Minister on Iran, Syria and Egypt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 09:08

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke with his Israeli counterpart Moshe Ya`alon, on key regional issues of Egypt, Iran and the ongoing violence in Syria, including claims of use of chemical weapons.

Pentagon chief to tour Southeast Asia

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 08:59

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will depart on a tour of Southeast Asia to bolster US military ties with regional partners who face increasing concerns over maritime disputes with China.

Chuck Hagel says he will visit China next year

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 10:57

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that he will visit China next year to capitalise on an improving trend in US-China relations, even as Beijing casts a wary eye on the Pentagon`s strategic "pivot" to Asia and the Pacific.

Egypt must get back to `inclusive approach`: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 09:25

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urged Egypt`s military rulers to take an "inclusive" approach to governing but said Washington`s influence was limited after security forces launched a brutal crackdown.

US to `maintain` military ties with Egypt: Hagel

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 00:29

United States will retain its military ties with Egypt but more violence by the army could jeopardize the relationship, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the country`s military chief on Thursday.

US urges Egypt military to support inclusive political process

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 21:01

Expressing concern over Egypt, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel appealed to his Egyptian counterpart Gen Abdul Fatah al-Sisi to support an inclusive political process in the deeply polarised country.

US could reduce Army by further 15%: Chuck Hagel

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 08:36

The US Army could be reduced by a further 15 percent, with cuts to the numbers of full-time active soldiers as well as reserves, Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday.