International news: US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin admitted to hospital

US Defense Minister Lloyd J Austin has been admitted to the hospital after suffering from bladder problems. After hospitalization, his responsibilities have been handed over to the Deputy Defense Minister. Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder gave this information on Monday.

Deputy Defense Secretary will take over the responsibilities of Defense Secretary
Austin was transferred to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin has been taken to Walter Reed National Military Hospital along with his security forces, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on social media platform X. He is still in the hospital and is undergoing treatment.