Middle East Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Gulf leaders in the UAE and Kuwait, then arrived in Bahrain to sell a US-Iran framework deal while reassuring allies on security and oil interests. Regional Security: Israel’s Defense Minister Yisrael Katz vowed to target and eliminate Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi if he resurfaces, warning the “account” remains open. Gulf Tensions: Iran’s IRGC warned ships against using an “unapproved” Hormuz route, while Lebanon remained tense after an Israeli strike in Nabatieh. Humanitarian Crisis: Venezuela declared a state of emergency after major earthquakes near Moron and San Felipe, with Caracas and nearby states reporting collapsed buildings and a closed main airport as international aid mobilized. Sports Governance: FIFA suspended Nepal’s football federation ANFA over third-party interference, barring teams from international competitions. Global Sports Branding: The International Tennis Federation rebranded as “World Tennis,” expanding its global identity for Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Politics & Religion: South Korea detained Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee over alleged mass enrollment of followers into the People Power Party. Public Policy: Dubai rolled out a flexible summer work scheme for government staff, and Armenia appointed a new CEO and trustees for its Universal Health Insurance Fund.