Rubio: US is constantly reassessing its relationship with NATO

The United States is undergoing a profound reassessment of its commitment to NATO, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing that the alliance must deliver tangible value to America, not just Europe. This tension has intensified after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, where European allies were criticized for not contributing militarily—despite providing critical logistical support like refueling and base access. Rubio warned that the U.S. may reconsider its force posture and even reduce the number of troops available under NATO’s collective defense pact, signaling a potential shift in transatlantic trust. Meanwhile, in Turkey, the closure of liberal-leaning Bilgeo University by presidential decree has sparked mass protests, with students and faculty in chaos over their academic futures. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by a new strain is spreading rapidly, prompting Oxford scientists to develop a vaccine using proven viral vector technology, with trials potentially starting in two to three months. On the cultural front, the world’s first 'Enhanced Games' in Las Vegas—allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs—have ignited global controversy, while The Late Show ended after 33 years, with speculation that its cancellation was politically motivated due to host Stephen Colbert’s criticism of Donald Trump.