US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed satisfaction that many NATO member states have increased their military contributions. Hegseth made the comments in Brussels during a meeting of defense ministers at a NATO summit.
Sweden, Norway, and Canada have announced a new support package for Ukraine. The announcement was made by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson ahead of a NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that two naval vessels are currently traveling through the Suez Canal toward the Strait of Hormuz for a potential mission. The statement was made during a gathering of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
Schiphol Airport is warning travelers of long queues this summer caused by technical issues with the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The airport described the current situation as unsustainable, noting that the system's teething problems are creating delays throughout the terminal.
The World Meteorological Organization reports that climate change impacts, including severe floods and droughts, affected over 13 million people in Africa last year and caused more than 3,000 deaths. Additionally, the organization notes that rising temperatures have caused the continent's glaciers to nearly disappear.