US–Iran Peace Breakthrough: Trump announced a preliminary framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift shipping restrictions, with a formal signing planned in Switzerland—prompting UN and European leaders to call for rapid implementation and freedom of navigation. Ukraine Heritage Under Fire: Russia’s missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, damaging the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery and cutting power to parts of the capital, as Ukraine demands a decisive international response. UK Online Safety Crackdown: The UK plans “Australia plus” restrictions banning under-16s from major social platforms and limiting late-night “scrolling” for older teens. Climate Finance Push: UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged political backing for a $1.3 trillion annual-by-2035 finance roadmap to move climate plans into projects. Pacific Tobacco Governance: Palau asked the UN to review nicotine for international drug control scheduling, aiming to reshape tobacco rules across the Pacific. Energy Subsidy Pressure (Malaysia): Diesel subsidy spending in Sabah and Sarawak jumped to RM1.4bn in the first four months, driving tighter monitoring under the SKDS system. World Cup Meets Politics (Iran/LA): Iranian Americans in Los Angeles are split between protests and watching as Iran plays New Zealand amid war-related tensions and visa disruptions.