"Era of Free Riding Is Over": Trump's War Secretary Hegseth Slams NATO Allies, Threatens Funding Freeze
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes NATO allies for free riding, warns of defence funding freeze and a review of American troops in Europe.
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes NATO allies for free riding, warns of defence funding freeze and a review of American troops in Europe.
About 100 million Chinese consumers struggle with debt repayments as household NPLs hit record 2.22 trillion yuan, threatening economic recovery and consumption.
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time in a week. Zelenskyy calls it a justified response to Russian attacks. G7 leaders reaffirm support for Kyiv.
Lindsay Lohan posts rare family video montage for husband Bader Shammas' birthday, calling him her "favourite person" and showing son Luai.
US President Donald Trump announces stock market record highs and falling oil prices following the US-Iran agreement, calling critics "fools" on Truth Social.
Fitch Ratings forecasts China's GDP growth to moderate to 4.6% in 2026 due to weak domestic demand, property sector struggles, and uneven recovery.
US and Iran set for initial talks in Switzerland after signing a ceasefire agreement. Discussions focus on implementing the 14-point MoU.
Israel's Deputy Envoy to India Fares Saeb hopes concerns on Hezbollah and Iran's nuclear program are addressed in US-Iran talks, warning of Israeli action.
Nearly 40,000 evacuated in Guangdong amid heavy rains. Flood control and disaster relief efforts deployed as severe weather persists in southern China.
A bipartisan US Senate committee approved the South China Sea Strategy Act to strengthen diplomatic coordination with Indo-Pacific allies amid China tensions.
Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' and Samara in 'The Ring', dies at 35 from meningitis and sepsis.
Indian diaspora in Paris expresses pride as PM Modi and French President Macron jointly inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates 2026'. Enthusiastic welcome for the Prime Minister.
South Korea's rival parties launch a 45-day parliamentary probe into unprecedented ballot shortages at polling stations during the June 3 local elections.
South Korea will apply zero tariffs on LNG and LPG in H2 2026 to lower utility costs and combat inflation, as consumer prices rose 3.1% in May.
Lindsay Lohan shares a sweet birthday note for husband Bader Shammas, calling him an incredible father and the kind of friend everyone hopes to have.
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances bipartisan PAID OFF Act to tighten FARA disclosure requirements, targeting influence campaigns by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
Seoul stocks open at a fresh record high as KOSPI rises 0.37%, despite Wall Street losses from US Fed rate hike hints and Iran deal uncertainty.
France's first traditional Hindu temple, crafted in India and assembled in France, will open in September. PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora's role in strengthening India-France ties.
President Trump finalizes US-Iran memorandum at Versailles, aiming for regional stability, reopening Strait of Hormuz, and reducing global energy prices.
Trump signed the US-Iran MoU at Versailles with Macron. The deal aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz, lower energy prices, and launch 60-day talks.