Reuters

NATO needs 35 to 50 additional brigades totaling 105,000 to 350,000 soldiers to fully implement its new defense plans against potential Russian aggression, which poses a serious challenge to Allies in providing the necessary personnel and capabilities, such as air defense.

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol plans to discuss the "clear threat" posed to Europe by North Korea's deepening military ties with Russia at the upcoming NATO summit.

Last month was the hottest June on record, continuing a 13-month streak of exceptional temperatures, which could make 2024 the hottest year on record.

In France, the second round of parliamentary elections is underway, in which the far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen is projected to win about 37% of the vote, outpacing President Macron's center-left coalition.

Hamas accepts the US proposal to negotiate the release of Israeli hostages, abandoning the demand for a ceasefire by Israel.

Talen Energy is asking U. S. regulators to dismiss appeals by American Electric Power and Exelon over its new data center deal with Amazon, assuring that it will not lead to higher electricity prices or grid reliability problems.

China has announced a crackdown on financial fraud, promising severe punishment for violators of the law in the stock markets.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt in May, speaking at a ceremony where he supported Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's visit to moscow and spoke out against progressive ideologies.

NATO allies are expected to commit to providing Ukraine with at least 40 billion euros in annual military assistance, which will provide greater predictability and accountability in support of Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects the upcoming NATO summit to deliver a strong package of assistance to Ukraine, including a new NATO command in Ukraine, increased military support, bilateral security agreements, and an air defense announcement, demonstrating NATO's commitment to Ukraine.

Poland is looking for border guards from Germany, Greece and Finland to help patrol the border with belarus amid concerns about migration pressure from the east.

Having received F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine will be able to strengthen its control over the Black Sea and challenge Russia's dominance in the region's airspace, the Ukrainian Navy commander believes.

According to exit polls, Keir Starmer's Labor Party has won a significant majority in the UK parliamentary elections.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is serious about Donald Trump's "peace proposals" to end the war in Ukraine, but admits he does not know Trump's specific plans.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara could help end Russia's war against Ukraine, but Putin's spokesman said Erdogan could not play the role of mediator.

China faces the risk of lower cotton and rice yields due to prolonged high temperatures and heat waves in the eastern, central, and southern regions.

Four Palestinian protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of the Australian parliament building to unfurl placards criticizing the war in Gaza.

Biden is wavering between accepting the potential consequences of his poor debate performance and rejecting any thought of dropping out of the 2024 presidential race amid calls for changes in his campaign from family members.

China seizes a Taiwanese fishing vessel near an island controlled by Taiwan.

Israel is studying Hamas's response to the proposal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas is exchanging ideas with mediators to end the war.

121 people, including 112 women and 7 children, are killed in a stampede during a religious event in northern India.

NATO allies agree to provide Ukraine with €40 billion in military aid in 2024.

Chinese naval forces have seized a Taiwanese fishing vessel operating near Taiwan-controlled islands.

In Japan, a fire broke out at the Idemitsu Kosan refinery in Chiba.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 22-year-old man at the University of Sydney.

North Korea switched its state television from a Chinese satellite to a Russian satellite, making it difficult for South Korean agencies and media to monitor and view.

Russia claims to have captured an intact guidance system from an American ATACMS missile and is analyzing the technology to identify vulnerabilities and improve its countermeasures against such missiles.

South Korean company SK Hynix is investing nearly $75 billion in artificial intelligence and chip manufacturing by 2028, with a particular focus on AI technologies.

U. S. military bases in Europe were placed on high alert due to credible intelligence indicating the likelihood of terrorist activity or attack.

Exit polls show that the far-right National Rally party wins the first round of parliamentary elections in France with about 34% of the vote.