Philippines Senate deadlock: Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian says he hasn’t yet asked President Marcos Jr. for a special session, as gridlock keeps up the delay on confirming five AFP generals and other pending items. Impeachment trial logistics: House prosecutors say the Senate leadership fight is “extraneous” to VP Sara Duterte’s July 6 impeachment trial, arguing the case will proceed based on votes and evidence. Kosovo election reset: Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 16 months after parties failed to agree on a new president, with PM Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje seen as the favorite but needing broader consensus to break the cycle. South Africa migration unrest: The government insists there will be no “shutdown” ahead of a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, as anti-illegal immigration protests raise tensions. US GOP fractures over Iran: Republicans in Congress are increasingly rebuking Trump’s Iran strategy and related funding, signaling a wider internal split as midterms approach. Armenia votes: Polling begins for Armenia’s parliamentary election, with nearly 2.5 million eligible voters and a 4% threshold for parties. Pakistan-Iran talks: Pakistan’s interior minister arrives in Tehran for high-level discussions tied to mediation efforts with the US and border security coordination. India opposition rift: CPI(M) dismisses Congress claims of a BJP deal and seeks decorum ahead of INDIA bloc talks, as West Bengal politics shifts after Mamata Banerjee’s TMC loss. Gilgit-Baltistan elections: Voting starts for 24 assembly seats amid tight security, with hundreds of candidates contesting and a large voter roll.