NATO's role in defending against communism and the Soviet Union, and the potential formation of a NATO-like military alliance in East Asia to counter China's influence
European Parliament elections underway, with 373 million voters choosing 720 members. Hard-right parties expected to gain ground, impacting EU policies on climate change, immigration, and trade.
Israel's war on Gaza continues, with the US now working seriously towards a ceasefire, facing humiliation due to its weakened power over Israel and commitment to human rights.