Marketplace All-in-One NATO leaders set to support Trump defense spending target
Jun 25, 2025
In the Netherlands, NATO leaders discuss increasing defense spending, but Spain hesitates to commit. Meanwhile, India's quick commerce industry promises 10-minute deliveries, creating controversy for traditional retailers and raising questions about worker conditions. Also, protests against Jeff Bezos's extravagant wedding in Venice highlight the clash between luxury and local needs, as demonstrators disrupt the city's canals with inflatable alligators. The impacts of oil price changes on Asian stock markets round out a day of significant global discussions.
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NATO Defense Spending Disparity
- Most European NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, exceeding US spending levels.
- Spain resists this target, citing different realities like geography, history, and budget constraints.
User Experience with Quick Commerce
- Tripti Garg uses instant delivery apps in India and feels they are convenient and a lifesaver during pregnancy.
- Despite higher prices, the convenience outweighs the cost for users like her.
Dark Stores Power Quick Commerce
- Quick commerce apps in India use dark stores, micro-warehouses in dense neighborhoods, to enable 10-minute deliveries.
- This strategy adapts traditional retail infrastructure for rapid online fulfillment.