NATO leaders look for unity as Trump attends annual summit : NPR

• President Trump is traveling to Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday for a two-day diplomatic mission involving all 32 NATO member nations. • The visit includes high-level diplomacy and is scheduled to conclude with a press conference on Wednesday before the president returns to Washington.

• Today's edition of "The Daily Catch-Up" covers a range of current events, including Diljit Dosanjh's reaction to the Satluj ban and Mumbai's ongoing monsoon struggles. • Political developments are highlighted through the Rajya Sabha bypolls in West Bengal and Prashant Kishor's interest in the Bankipur bypoll.

• The "Greater Israel" strategic architecture is reportedly expanding its influence across West Asia, encompassing territories in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and parts of Iran. • The analysis suggests that Gulf States, including the UAE, misjudged the nature of Western and U.S. support while focusing on their own internal developmental successes.

• NATO leaders are convening for a summit that is being described as the most consequential in a generation due to shifting global security dynamics. • A primary point of tension is Donald Trump's reported strategy to reward or punish member nations based on whether they meet their defense spending targets.

• UN special political missions have served as a critical, often invisible instrument for maintaining global peace throughout the organization's 80-year history. • These missions focus on preventing the escalation of conflicts through diplomatic efforts that range from modest interventions to historic agreements.

• The upcoming NATO summit in Turkey is expected to be fraught with tension as President Donald Trump's return to the White House destabilizes the alliance. • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has attempted to mitigate diplomatic crises and mixed messaging, but deep anxiety persists among European allies regarding U.S. commitment.

• The US and Iran signed an interim agreement on June 17 aimed at ending a three-month conflict that has severely disrupted global energy markets. • The agreement seeks to secure one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, which has been under threat due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• Journalist Jeremy Kuzmarov reports in *Covert Action* that U.S. military bases globally are experiencing a surge in protests from an emboldened antiwar movement. • The report highlights specific demonstrations and actions targeting U.S. military installations in Ireland, Germany, Holland, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia.

• Global economies have largely absorbed the historic loss of Iranian oil supplies, a resilience attributed to a long-term decline in "oil intensity" since the 1970s. • World Bank data indicates that oil's role in economic activity has dropped by over 50% in most advanced economies and approximately 20% in emerging and developing nations.

• Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, resulting in at least 12 deaths. • In Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodríguez is struggling to manage a humanitarian crisis following two powerful earthquakes.

• Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is scheduled to lead a high-level delegation on a crucial visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, in the coming days. • The visit is planned to take place following the funeral proceedings for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.