Louis Oelofse

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06/25/2025June 25, 2025Spain expects 'no repercussions' after refusing to meet 5% defense spending targetSpain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said that his country does not expect any repercussions after refusing the 5% defense spending target that NATO member countries are mulling in The Hague. "Spain will be a responsible ally," Cuerpo told Bloomberg TV, stressing that the country would meet all its military capabilities commitments towards NATO.

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Militer Israel mengumumkan pergeseran fokus operasi militernya dari Iran kembali ke Jalur Gaza. Kepala Staf Umum Pasukan Pertahanan Israel, Letnan Jenderal Eyal Zamir, mengatakan setelah konfrontasi dengan Iran, Israel kini memusatkan kembali upaya militer untuk menumpas kelompok Hamas dan membebaskan para sandera.

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06/25/2025June 25, 2025NATO summit: What to know if you're joining us nowUS President Donald Trump is in The Hague for the NATO summit, where defense leaders are expected to raise their defense spending to 5% of their national output. This could be a big win for the US president who has for years asked European allies to contribute to their national security.

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06/24/2025June 24, 2025Amnesty chief urges NATO to balance defense spending with human rightsAs NATO leaders increase defense spending, they must also commit to upholding human rights and international humanitarian law, Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard told DW. “What counts is the safety and the security of the people, and that cannot just be done through an increase in defense budgets.

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As NATO leaders increase defense spending, they must also commit to upholding human rights and international humanitarian law, Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard told DW. “What counts is the safety and the security of the people, and that cannot just be done through an increase in defense budgets.