Hundreds of protesters gathered in Syria's Druze region demanding the withdrawal of government forces and the establishment of an aid corridor from neighboring Jordan following deadly sectarian violence last month that left thousands dead and displaced. Traumatised families from both the Bedouin and Druze communities are currently living in shelters, struggling with the aftermath of the violence. Concurrently, Syria is facing one of the worst environmental and climatic disasters in its modern history, exacerbated by prolonged war, which has pushed the country into an agricultural crisis threatening millions of lives. Meanwhile, Europe is experiencing intense strain on its energy systems due to repeated heatwaves, with June recorded as the hottest month on record in Western Europe, increasing electricity demand and forcing production pauses. In China, heatwaves have increased the popularity of cooler summer destinations, with drone footage highlighting natural sites such as Qingshan Reservoir in Hangzhou and Huoyun Valley in Xinjiang. Experts warn that extreme temperatures pose widespread risks to human health, crop yields, poultry mortality, and food security.