Iran-Hormuz Diplomacy: Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing and hints at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy’s Tajani says Tehran is also discussing a Hormuz reopening with Oman and stresses free navigation. UK Immigration Crackdown: Reform UK unveils the “Deliveroo law” to fine firms 10% of global revenue and jail bosses who employ illegal workers. AI Governance & Markets: Google/Alphabet reshuffles its AI leadership as Demis Hassabis steps aside, sending shares down; separately, the White House won’t safety-test open-weight AI models. US-Ukraine War Support: US lawmakers say intelligence sharing with Ukraine has rebounded, boosting Kyiv’s ability to strike deeper into Russia. Political Finance Probe (Australia): NSW ICAC phone taps show a fugitive developer offering $100,000 for Liberal preselection via Perrottet-linked contacts, raising questions over prohibited donations. India Domestic Politics: Jharkhand protests over exam irregularities draw hunger strikes and political parties’ presence; in Uttar Pradesh, Atiq Ahmed’s son dies in a crash. Mideast Security (Lebanon): Two Israeli soldiers die in an explosion in southern Lebanon amid a fragile Hezbollah truce. Regional Party Politics (South Asia): Nepal’s Narendra Kerung argues politics should be service, not a profession, while Nepal’s Jay Nepal Party pushes Hindu sovereignty and constitutional monarchy. Tech & Development (Kuwait-China): Kuwait advances China partnership projects, including a North Kabd technology station to expand wastewater treatment and renewable energy cooperation.