LBCI

NATO 'very close' to consensus on 5% spending target: US defense chief

World News

05-06-2025 | 06:52

Share

Share

NATO 'very close' to consensus on 5% spending target: US defense chief

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that NATO allies were close to agreeing on a deal regarding defense spending to meet President Donald Trump's demand for five percent of GDP.

"Countries in there are well exceeding two percent, and we think very close, almost near consensus, on a five percent commitment for NATO in The Hague later this month," Hegseth said after meeting NATO counterparts in Brussels.

"There are a few countries that are not quite there yet. I won't name any names. We don't -- it's amongst friends in that room. We'll get them there," he said.

AFP

World News

NATO

Spending

Target

United States

Defense

Next

Brazil's President accuses Israel of 'premeditated genocide' in Gaza

China says will 'resolutely safeguard' its students' rights after US visa ban

Previous

Recommended For You

Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after nearly 40 years: US media

14:26

Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after nearly 40 years: US media

Trump flips script on Iran: Oil sales to China now 'just business'

News Bulletin Reports

13:17

Trump flips script on Iran: Oil sales to China now 'just business'

Argentina to try ten suspects in 1994 bombing of Jewish center in absentia: AFP

11:30

Argentina to try ten suspects in 1994 bombing of Jewish center in absentia: AFP

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: US defense chief

11:20

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: US defense chief

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Iran's Khamenei hails 'victory' in first remarks since Israel truce

Middle East News

06:34

Iran's Khamenei hails 'victory' in first remarks since Israel truce

US letter to Lebanon: Pushing Lebanon toward Hezbollah disarmament

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

US letter to Lebanon: Pushing Lebanon toward Hezbollah disarmament

Israel says Iran's Supreme Leader avoided assassination by going underground

Middle East News

14:31

Israel says Iran's Supreme Leader avoided assassination by going underground

Yemen's Houthis say Israel strikes port city of Hodeida

2025-05-16

Yemen's Houthis say Israel strikes port city of Hodeida

Videos

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

2025-05-11

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

News Bulletin Reports

2025-05-09

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

2025-04-23

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

2025-04-08

Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Elon Musk expresses interest in Lebanon’s telecom sector during call with President Aoun

1

Elon Musk expresses interest in Lebanon’s telecom sector during call with President Aoun

Walid Jumblatt says Progressive Socialist Party handed over its weapons, urges others to follow

2

Walid Jumblatt says Progressive Socialist Party handed over its weapons, urges others to follow

US letter to Lebanon: Pushing Lebanon toward Hezbollah disarmament

3

US letter to Lebanon: Pushing Lebanon toward Hezbollah disarmament

Explosion of weapons-laden pickup sparks fire in Hermel outskirts

4

Explosion of weapons-laden pickup sparks fire in Hermel outskirts

Israel eyes Syria amid US push to expand Abraham Accords, debate grows over Lebanon front

5

Israel eyes Syria amid US push to expand Abraham Accords, debate grows over Lebanon front

Israeli army claims killing Radwan Force and surveillance unit commanders in South Lebanon

6

Israeli army claims killing Radwan Force and surveillance unit commanders in South Lebanon

Iran's Khamenei hails 'victory' in first remarks since Israel truce

7

Iran's Khamenei hails 'victory' in first remarks since Israel truce

Israeli drone strike targets Bobcat vehicle in South Lebanon, causes several injuries

8

Israeli drone strike targets Bobcat vehicle in South Lebanon, causes several injuries

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More