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-UN relations sink to new depths China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta… At least 17 children killed in Kenya school fire: police Attacks and online misinformation frighten Bangladeshi Hindus Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities United front against China -Suresh Sharma Huawei ICT Awards 2020 Grand Finale Concluded Suresh Raina leaves CSK citing personal issues Mohammed Zahidur Rahman: Countries need to have strong policies to sustain development New IGP Kshetri sets new police force reforms into motion Why governments should tax the rich more
