Ukraine Drones Hit 8 Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Sea of Azov

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NATO Allies Draft New Financing Plans to Meet US Defence Spending Demands

NATO members convened at the Ankara summit to address growing US pressure on defence spending commitments. European nations and Canada have steadily raised their defence budgets since 2017 in response to calls for greater burden-sharing. Four member countries are now working on a new financing model designed to accelerate defence investments across the alliance. A separate proposal under consideration would establish a dedicated bank to fund defence and security initiatives. These collective measures are intended to bolster NATO's joint defence capabilities and sustain military support for Ukraine.

China Storms Kill 15 and Displace Thousands, Xi Orders Rescue Operations

Severe storms and flooding have killed at least 15 people across China, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. The extreme weather has caused widespread displacement across multiple regions of the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping has personally ordered rescue and relief efforts in response to the disaster. Authorities are working to manage the crisis as the scale of the flooding continues to impact affected communities.

Hikers stranded for hours by bear on Japan trail that reopened after fatal attack

Four hikers were trapped on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, Japan, after a brown bear blocked their descent trail. The group waited more than three hours before rescue teams reached them by helicopter. The incident occurred shortly after the same trail had been reopened following a previous fatal bear attack. Bear encounters have been rising across Japan, leading authorities to issue warnings to the public.