When pressed on the thorny matter, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered a quick zinger. He was here at Asia’s preeminent ...

After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and ...

Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s ...

The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over ...

The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between ...

China's foreign and defense ministries issued angry statements after Hegseth called the People's Republic a "threat" at a ...

China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real." ...

My job is to create and maintain decision space for President Trump, not to purport to make decisions on his behalf.” ...

Hegseth has already has faced questions over the installation of an unsecured internet line in his office that bypassed ...

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies ...