Geopolitical Tensions

The conflict in Ukraine continues, with a major development being the direct engagement of Poland. Polish and allied NATO forces have shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace, leading to Poland invoking Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

In the Middle East, the war in Gaza is ongoing. Israel has intensified airstrikes, and there's been a controversial strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. The UN General Assembly has also endorsed a "New York Declaration" on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

There are reports of rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. after a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean and accusations of a U.S. raid on a Venezuelan fishing boat.