Strait of Hormuz Tensions: A US Navy-linked maritime body says a route near Oman is expanding for inbound and outbound traffic, even as Iran insists on control and warns of possible transit fees—after fresh US-Iran clashes and drone/ship incidents kept the ceasefire shaky. Iran-Pakistan Diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif called Islamabad a “peacemaker” after US-Iran talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, while Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi thanked Pakistan for facilitating the safe repatriation of Iranian crew members. UNHRC Crackdown Claims: Pakistan faced renewed allegations at the UN Human Rights Council over a harsh crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including road blockades, mass arrests, and a humanitarian crisis. Saudi AML Rules: Saudi Arabia lowered the gold/precious metals declaration threshold to SAR40,000 for travellers entering or leaving the kingdom, tightening anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing checks. Oman Environment: Oman begins the fifth phase of its plastic shopping bag ban on July 1, expanding it to more retail sectors. Yemen Safety: A lightning strike killed a family of five in Ibb, underscoring ongoing weather-related risks. Pakistan Security: Security forces reported killing terrorists in operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Sports: India routed Pakistan 7-1 in the FIH Pro League in London; Pakistan and the Netherlands played their Women’s T20 World Cup final group match with both chasing a first win.