British warships and aircraft tracked and deterred three Russian submarines surveying vital undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic during a month-long operation. Defense Secretary John Healey warned Putin against damaging UK cables and pipelines, highlighting increased Russian threats across Europe.
Vice President JD Vance takes a central role in US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan, despite his reported skepticism about the war, while China is credited with helping convince Tehran to deescalate. India watches warily as Pakistan is hailed as a peacemaker, bolstering its international standing.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked as Iran seeks to formalize control, demanding military consent for passage, leading to surging diesel prices in Australia and fuel purchase caps in India, despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. UK and UAE officials emphasize the need for toll-free passage through the vital waterway.