Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Nato meetings with TV and film-makers prompt claims it is seeking ‘propaganda’

Exclusive: Two ‘intimate conversations’ held with writers, directors and producers, with a third due in June Nato is holding closed-door meetings with film and TV screenwriters, directors and producers across Europe and the US, the Guardian can reveal, prompting accusations the alliance is seeking to use the arts to generate “propaganda” for the bloc. The alliance has held three meetings with film and TV professionals in Los Angeles, Brussels and Paris and is due to continue its “series of in...

By Sammy Gecsoyler

Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens

US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.

Two-thirds of Americans say US is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

US President Donald Trump's disapproval rating has risen to 62%, a record high, while two-thirds of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

Hong Kong police hunt for man over damage to US consulate sign

Hong Kong police are searching for a man suspected of causing criminal damage to the sign outside the United States consulate in Central. Police received a report at around 2.40pm on Sunday from consulate staff that the sign on the exterior wall of the premises at Garden Road showed signs of tampering. Officers at the scene discovered the first “S” in the “States” section of the sign had been partially dislodged from the wall. The rest of the sign was undamaged. Authorities are currently...

By Danny Mok

I’m a historian. The Founding Fathers didn’t want a Christian nation, so how did we get here?

This long-standing debate over the founders’ religious intentions has gained renewed intensity with the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4

By Peter Smith

US is oil supplier of last resort as Hormuz disruptions worsen

Rare pahari paintings on view in the US

By Vandana Kalra

America will pay dearly for its energy arrogance - The Straits Times

America will pay dearly for its energy arrogance  The Straits Times

2 US Troops Go Missing During Joint Military Exercise In Morocco

US, Moroccan and other partner forces have launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations to find the service members

JBIC, commercial banks to lend 2.2B dollars for U.S. investment

The total investment will reach $36 billion, with the planned loans to be the first tranche of investment in three U.S.-based projects.

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany - The Jakarta Post

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany  The Jakarta Post

Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe - The Kyiv Independent

Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe  The Kyiv Independent

Germany puts on brave face with US drawdown likely to cross 5,000

Germany appeared to play down the reports of an expanded drawdown of U.S. troops from the country Saturday, amid an escalating dispute between President Donald Trump and Chancellor...

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms - Nation Thailand

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms  Nation Thailand

Atiku to visit US over Nigeria’s insecurity, governance concerns

Former VP Atiku Abubakar plans a US visit to draw international attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-to-visit-us-over-nigerias-insecurity-governance-concerns/

By Punch Newspapers

Atiku to visit US over insecurity, bad economy, governance – Aide

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, says his planned engagement with policy and institutional stakeholders in the United States will centre on Nigeria’s worsening security, economic, and governance challenges. The post Atiku to visit US over insecurity, bad economy, governance – Aide appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister) - Seneweb

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister)  Seneweb