गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Biden picks retired general Lloyd Austin as first Black Pentagon chief International Biden picks retired general Lloyd Austin as first Black Pentagon chief KathmanduPati December 08, 2020 AGENCY – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin to head the Pentagon, Politico reported on Monday. Austin, a retired four-star general of the U.S. Army, was former commander of U.S. Central Command. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the first black man to lead the Department of Defense. A formal announcement is expected soon as the president-elect’s transition team said earlier that additional nominations of the new cabinet, including the post for secretary of defense, will be made before Christmas. Biden has already announced key members of his national security and health teams, as well as senior White House aides. Enditem-Xinhua Write your comments RELATED NEWS Israel Becoming Isolated from the International Community International Concern Over Nepal’s Political Crisis, Emphasis on Dialogue for… Rejecting Putin’s Moscow meeting proposal, Zelensky says : I cannot… India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit Huawei Unveils 83 Global Showcases and 10 Industry Solutions at… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election2 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment3 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident4 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Female officer placed in charge of armed force after 50 years Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner
