Facing U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing criticism about military spending, Defence Minister Bill Blair says ... also said it would be "much better national security" to merge the two countries. " ...

Analysts said meeting is designed to signal that countering Beijing is a top priority for Mr Trump. Read more at straitstimes ...

Prime Minister Benjamin ... A senior US Defense official said the two “held an introductory call today to discuss the unbreakable bond that exists between the United States and Israel.” ...