Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

United States President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run the Pentagon as Secretary of Defence, according to media reports. Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters If......

US to equip Afghan forces with drones before exit

Afghan forces would be equipped with drone capabilities to keep a watch on the tough terrain along its eastern border with Pakistan, a top American General has told lawmakers. "The Afghans do not......

Iran using India for clandestine activities: US

Describing Iran as the ‘most significant threat’ to regional stability, a top American commander has accused Tehran of carrying out clandestine activities in more than a dozen countries......

Kayani rules out joint ops with US in North Waziristan

Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has dispelled reports of joint operations with the US against militants in North Waziristan, saying Pakistan alone would decide the timing of any offensive in the tribal......

League Cup: Chelsea edge past Villa, Man Utd knocked out

IMAGE: Reece James embraces Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea after their sides victory in the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Aston Villa. Photograph: Catherine......

Chelsea pull clear as Man City held by Everton

Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United. Photograph: Richard......