The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.

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US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the US has a “global obligation” to ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in ...

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The Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, Asia's premier defense and security summit, opened on Friday in Singapore amid growing geopolitical tensions. The three-day event, which focuses on major security ...

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Pete Hegseth stressed that Washington did not seek "needless confrontation in the region".

The defense secretary touted better relations with Beijing, but critics said the administration is neglecting Asian allies’ security concerns.

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

Iran if a deal cannot be reached, ‌Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from ‌Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. "Our ability to ...