UN & Gaza/West Bank: The UN condemned Israeli forces’ “unauthorized entry and unlawful seizure” of the UNRWA-run Qalandia training center in East Quds, calling it a fresh blow to vocational services and citing repeated violations since May. Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Oil markets steadied as Iran said it resumed talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, including a “temporary navigational corridor” and mine-clearing, while reports also said the US offered sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade in exchange for reopening the strait and stopping proxy attacks. US-Iran Sanctions & Regional Fallout: Bahrain’s finance minister discussed the US “Operation Economic Outcast” with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stressing sea-lane security and warning against sanctions-evasion networks. Defense & Missiles: A report warned Europe is running low on missile-defense interceptors as the Iran war strains stocks, with Ukraine’s Patriot systems reportedly near-empty. Markets & Inflation: Asian stocks edged up as crude slid on Hormuz hopes; investors also watched upcoming inflation data. Shipping/US Military: The USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to make a Thailand port call after a record Middle East deployment, with the USS George Washington already operating in the region. Humanitarian Tech: The UN and Red Cross renewed calls for restrictions on “killer robots,” warning risks have intensified. Energy Prices: Fuel costs remain volatile, with Middle East-linked oil disruptions still cited behind wider price swings.