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Shangri‑La Dialogue: US presses burden‑sharing as allies call for unity

May 31, 2026 · Evening edition

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuked under‑spending by European allies and said US defence subsidies for wealthy nations are over, even as he praised Asian partners for higher outlays. Japan and the Netherlands arg…

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