Gulf Escalation: The US said it shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz, warning they threatened international maritime traffic, hours after earlier drone and radar strikes; Iran retaliated with missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait, with Gulf states calling it “blatant aggression” and “dangerous escalation,” as the fragile ceasefire strains again. Israel–Iran War at 100 Days: Multiple reports mark the conflict’s 100th day with talks still stalled over nuclear issues, sanctions and frozen assets, while the Strait remains a key pressure point for global energy and shipping. US–Israel Spying Row: The Pentagon reportedly raised Israel’s counterintelligence threat level to “critical,” citing concerns about attempts to spy on senior US officials amid widening Trump–Netanyahu tensions. Energy Costs Hit Households: India raised domestic LPG prices again by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, citing higher import costs tied to Middle East disruption; oil prices dipped on hopes of reduced US-Iran risk, but uncertainty remains. Regional Mediation: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi went to Tehran with new proposals aimed at restarting US-Iran understanding. Local Impact in Dubai: Dubai luxury hotels are leaning on residents’ staycations as tourists stay away amid the war-driven travel slowdown. Aviation/Infrastructure: Kuwait airport recovery continues after the June 3 drone strike injured overseas Filipinos, while Lebanon’s army chief headed to Pakistan as fighting flares.