Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, targeting critical energy infrastructure and causing the closure of all four major Moscow airports. Russian forces responded with a massive combined missile and drone strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. On the ground, Russian infantry has infiltrated and established control in parts of Krasny Liman, while Finland has lifted its nuclear weapons ban and EU officials have initiated backchannel contacts with Russia regarding Ukraine.

The US and Iran have formally signed and entered into force a Memorandum of Understanding ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and initiating sanctions relief, though Trump warns he could resume bombing if Iran violates terms. Hezbollah and IDF clashes continue in southern Lebanon with casualties on both sides, and Iran warns that Israeli attacks breach US commitments in the new deal. A new vessel attack off Yemen and a settler arson attack on a West Bank mosque were also reported.

Escalating naval posturing in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait as the USS Tripoli redeploys and Chinese vessels persist near Taiwan, while India and Pakistan conduct strategic moves in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Modi and Trump's G7 meeting signals progress on trade and defense ties amid prior tensions over seafarer casualties. Militant attacks in Pakistan and Myanmar, a Taliban crackdown, and China's AI and EV milestones round out the day's developments.

The FBI foiled a multi-state assassination plot against President Trump, while the Fed held rates steady but signaled a potential hike later in 2026, triggering a sharp market sell-off. Iran formally signed the MOU with the US, but Senate Republicans and Trump himself cast doubt on the deal's finality, and tensions with Israel over Lebanon persist. Domestically, a police shooting of a toddler in Mississippi sparked protests, and a state of emergency was declared over a flesh-eating parasite outbreak.

Egyptian drone and artillery strikes on Sudanese gold mines killed dozens, escalating cross-border tensions amid a broader conflict where both sides are accused of systematic abuses. Somali pirates continue to hold a Pakistani crew hostage for over 50 days while US airstrikes in Somalia reach record levels with civilian casualties. The Trump administration is pursuing a power-sharing deal in Libya to unlock oil production, as South Africa faces internal political shifts and rising anti-immigrant unrest.