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Pete Hegseth and CTO Emil Michael personally observed a live directed energy weapon test in New Mexico, marking a historic first for a sitting defense chief. The demo featured the Army’s high-energy laser, signaling a major push by the administration backed by over $2 billion in the FY2027 budget to accelerate deployment of these cost-effective drone countermeasures - Axios reports

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif - I will visit Tehran next week to pay respects to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and to reaffirm and reassure Pakistan's solidarity with our brotherly people of Iran.

President Trump has dismissed Tehran's denials regarding nuclear oversight, insisting that Iran has committed to "highest level" IAEA inspections as part of the ongoing peace talks. While Tehran maintains it has made no such concessions, Trump reaffirmed that inspections remain a non-negotiable pillar of the deal.

Left-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez, who is currently projected to lose, has announced at a press conference that he does not recognize the election, alleging that there "has been a manipulation of the vote," asking his supporters to take to the streets

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there can be no end to regional hostilities while Iranian-backed proxies continue launching missiles. Rubio added the issue would be raised “at the appropriate time,” and said no country may charge tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway protected under existing international law.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there can be no end to regional hostilities while Iranian-backed proxies continue launching missiles, . Rubio added the issue would be raised “at the appropriate time,” and said no country may charge tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway protected under existing international law.

The DOJ has unveiled a massive $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown, filing charges against hundreds involved in systemic exploitation of federal programs. The enforcement action marks a significant escalation in the administration's nationwide campaign to combat large-scale white-collar medical fraud - WSJ

Trump says Iran has agreed to “highest level” nuclear inspections “long into the future,” and that he will allow the Strait of Hormuz to remain open with no further U.S. naval blockade. He says U.S. sanctions relief will go into U.S.-controlled escrow for food and medical supplies.

The U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April told intelligence officials he saw multiple Iranian drones hovering and moving together in a “jellyfish” formation before ejecting, CNN reports, citing four sources. The account sparked debate inside the U.S. intelligence community over whether Iran demonstrated an advanced “one-to-many meshed networking” drone capability.

IDF says it struck armed Hezbollah operatives near Israeli forces in the Ali al-Taher ridge area in southern Lebanon, citing an “immediate threat.” Hezbollah claims Israeli fire hit civilians clearing roads and recovering bodies, calling it a ceasefire violation.

Netherlands has officially joined "Pax Silica," the U.S. led strategic alliance dedicated to securing global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. As the home of ASML, the Dutch government's entry marks a major victory for Washington’s effort to build a resilient, "trusted-partner" tech ecosystem to counter Chinese dominance - Reuters

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel must reduce reliance on U.S. arms support and develop independent weapons production. He said: “I greatly appreciate our American friends, but we need our own munitions system.”

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to "toll-free" and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following constructive talks in Muscat with senior Iranian officials. The meeting focused on the maritime provisions of the recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.

President Trump has signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development, setting an ambitious 2028 goal for a powerful system capable of advanced scientific research. The move also mandates federal agencies migrate to post-quantum cryptography by 2031 to thwart future cyber threats.

Pete Hegseth will brief House Republicans in a classified session this Wednesday to outline the Trump administration’s military funding strategy. The meeting is set to focus on building support for pending defense legislation as the White House pushes its new security agenda - Politico

IDF top brass held a Gaza discussion tonight and issued a clear recommendation to act soon, with Israel considering an operation to disarm Hamas in the near future. Israel is concerned Trump may block the move and agree to show flexibility toward Hamas. - Channel 13

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several other state and local officials, characterizing the move as an effort to "harass and retaliate against them". - AP

Lionel Messi has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer, overtaking Germany’s Miroslav Klose’s previous record of 16.

Montreal Police have confirmed two police officers and one civilian have been injured in a shooting by two suspects. One suspect is neutralized while the other is reportedly on the run. More details are emerging.

A growing number of Labour MPs, including some ministers, are reportedly urging Darren Jones to launch a leadership bid following Keir Starmer's resignation speech earlier today. Allies of Jones argue that Andy Burnham should not assume the leadership without a formal contest or mandate, and have expressed concerns that Burnham is relatively untested - The Telegraph