US-Iran Deal Momentum: Trump says a US-Iran peace MoU is “largely negotiated,” with final details still being worked out and the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen; Rubio and European leaders welcome “progress,” while Iran pushes back on key terms—especially how Hormuz will work and what sanctions or frozen assets would actually be lifted. Ukraine War Escalation: Russia hits Kyiv and the wider region with a major missile-and-drone wave, including the hypersonic “Oreshnik” strike on Bila Tserkva, as Zelensky warns of further escalation. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Starmer demands any agreement means unconditional, unrestricted navigation through Hormuz, while Pakistan’s military leadership continues to play mediator as Gulf states coordinate with Washington. India-US Reset Effort: Rubio and Jaishankar meet in New Delhi amid strained trade and migration politics, with both sides stressing strategic alignment. Other Notables: India’s defense chief forecasts a future weapons-export boom; Nigeria’s Tinubu clears the path to run again; and Iran moves its World Cup base from Arizona to Mexico amid security worries.