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Hegseth Unveils Six Month NATO Review as US Cuts Force Commitments and Pressures Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a sweeping six month review of American forces in Europe, doubling down on the Trump administration’s combative posture toward NATO and demanding that European allies

June 18, 2026

Politics

NYPD Deploys Record Force as Knicks Parade Brings Millions to Lower Manhattan

New York City is bracing for a historic celebration as the Knicks prepare for their first ever championship ticker tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday, with the NYPD deploying

June 18, 2026

Sport·Whats New

Bhutan Recognizes Croatia, Leaving Only Two Countries on the Diplomatic Sidelines

The Kingdom of Bhutan has formally recognized the Republic of Croatia, ending a three decade gap in diplomatic relations and leaving only two sovereign states, Niger and Tonga, yet to extend official

June 18, 2026

Croatia

Jokić Leads Serbia’s Charge as Alimpijević Names 18 Man World Cup Qualifying Roster

Three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić will headline Serbia’s national basketball team as head coach Dušan Alimpijević unveiled an 18 player roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying window in

June 18, 2026

Serbia·Sport

BiH Records Over $6.5 Billion in Trade Activity During First Quarter of 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded more than $6.5 billion in total foreign trade during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new analysis adopted by the country’s Council of Ministers. While overall

June 18, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Oil Drops Below $80, Gold Bounces Back: Markets Cheer Trump’s Iran Peace Deal

Global markets responded swiftly to the signing of a landmark interim peace deal between the United States and Iran, with Brent crude oil tumbling below $78 per barrel and safe haven assets

June 18, 2026

Business

Mickoski With a Strong Stance Towards The EU: No Bargaining Over Macedonian Identity

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has declared a new chapter for his country, one defined by accelerated European integration, but only on terms that protect national identity from further concessions. Speaking at

June 18, 2026

Macedonia

US Expands Mental Health and Crisis Support With $700 Million Investment

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at strengthening mental health services, combating substance abuse and addressing homelessness across the

June 18, 2026

Whats New

Eight Killed in Deadliest B-52 Crash in Over Four Decades as Stratofortress Falls Near Edwards AFB

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members aboard in the deadliest accident involving the iconic bomber since

June 18, 2026

Whats New

Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Initial Peace Deal to End Iran War, But Nuclear Issue Remains Unresolved

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial peace agreement at the G7 summit in France, aiming to end a war that has raged since February and

June 18, 2026

Politics

Montenegro’s ‘Sharks’ Set Sights on Sydney as World Cup Superfinal Preparations Begin

The Montenegrin men’s water polo team has begun assembling for the final tournament of the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Dejan Savić announcing a 20 player roster as the “Sharks” prepare

June 12, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Montenegro’s President Blocks Royal Dynasty Law, Citing Cultural Heritage Protections

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has returned a controversial law to parliament that would have transferred the historic Kruševac Castle in Podgorica into the private ownership of Prince Nikola Petrović-Njegoš, head of the

June 12, 2026

Montenegro