Austin tried to speak with the vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission instead of the Chinese defense minister

The meeting will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 16th

Protesters offer alternative nominees for post

A spokesman for Iran's president says only 'minor' differences remain

Blinken said the US is 'consulting closely with Israel' on the indirect negotiations with Iran to revive the agreement

After meeting with Blinken, Israeli PM Netanyahu warned there will be a 'very powerful' response if Gaza ceasefire broken

The US has removed 160 C-17 loads of material out of Afghanistan and has turned over more than 10,000 pieces of equipment to be destroyed

The Pentagon recently identified China as the top 'pacing threat' facing the US to justify its massive budget

US officials said Blinken will focus on ensuring the ceasefire is held

Leaders cite 'lack of seriousness' in negotiating a pullout

US restrictions previously banned Seoul from developing missiles with a range greater than 800 km (497 mi)

Weekend expiration ends with extension through Iran's June vote

Iran seems optimistic that the indirect negotiations with the US will lead to a revival of the JCPOA

A report from <I>The Wall Street Journal</I> in March said since 2019, Israel had attacked about a dozen tankers that were bound for Syria

Gen. Frank McKenzie agrees with the Pentagon that China is the 'top pacing threat' facing the US military