SEOUL — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the North Korean border on Monday as part of his trip to South Korea, the South Korean Defence Ministry said. His visit comes ahead of talks aimed at reshaping the role of US troops stationed in the country. Hegseth arrived at the […]
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US defense secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash over Islamophobic tattoo
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked backlash after revealing a tattoo reading “kafir,” an Arabic term meaning “infidel.” He shared the image on his X account, which has led to accusations of Islamophobia. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the tattoo, calling it a sign of anti-Muslim hostility. They also criticized Hegseth for […]