The Russia-Ukraine war saw mass drone exchanges overnight, with Russian strikes hitting energy infrastructure across Ukraine and Ukrainian drones targeting Russian oil refineries and airbases. Ground forces captured additional settlements in Donetsk and Kupyansk. The US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany and reported arms delivery delays, straining NATO unity. The UK raised its terror threat to severe after an antisemitic stabbing in London.

President Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran and Cuba, arguing the ceasefire pauses the War Powers clock while threatening military action. Spirit Airlines shuts down due to fuel costs from the Iran war, leaving thousands jobless. The US warns allies of weapons delays and expands Cuba sanctions. Domestically, the WHCD shooting investigation continues, and Trump claims an assassination attempt.

India's domestic politics saw heightened tensions over West Bengal election integrity and multiple political controversies, while the military tested a hypersonic anti-ship missile. Air India cut flights due to Iran-linked fuel costs, and a major cocaine bust occurred in Mumbai. China faced a hacker extradition to the US and flagged Strait of Hormuz reopening as urgent for Trump-Xi talks. Japan and South Korea are closing ranks amid US reliability concerns, and Taiwan's opposition leader plans a US trip after meeting Xi Jinping.

The US-Iran conflict remains in a volatile diplomatic and military standoff, with the White House declaring hostilities terminated while bypassing Congressional oversight, as Trump threatens further military action and Iran softens its negotiating stance. On the Israel-Lebanon border, hostilities have intensified with massive Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, Hezbollah drone and rocket attacks, and an attempted Israeli ground crossing of the Litani River that was thwarted, all despite a fragile ceasefire. Regional dynamics include US operations in Iraqi Kurdistan, interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla, and deepening Israel-UAE defense cooperation.

Amnesty International alleges 150 deaths at a military camp in Nigeria. Sudanese drone strikes continue in Blue Nile. Libya's oil output surges amid Iran war. Kenya faces flooding and export disruption. South Africa reports power surplus, sets local elections, and faces political scandals and regulatory changes.