Yemen-Red Sea Escalation: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis declared a “total ban” on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea after missile activity toward Israel, warning any Israeli movement would be treated as a military target. Israel Air Defences: Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen and urged residents to use shelters as alerts spread, with no injuries reported. Diplomacy to De-escalate: Qatar’s PM called Iran’s foreign minister to discuss mediation efforts tied to US-Iran talks and regional volatility, while Pakistan’s interior minister was in Tehran delivering a message amid renewed Gulf tensions. OPEC+ Energy Moves: OPEC+ ministers agreed another July output increase of 188,000 bpd despite Hormuz-linked disruption risks, with compensation mechanisms discussed to manage overproduction. Qatar Sustainability & Rights: Qatar launched an accreditation framework for its Rasekh education initiative and highlighted expanding green spaces, while Bahrain hosted consultations on Qatar’s 2026–2030 human rights action plan. Pakistan Social Strain: A new EU-backed report estimates 8.6 million children in Pakistan are in child labour, pointing to protection gaps and weak enforcement. Sports (Regional Interest): India’s Manav Suthar took 6-33 on debut to bowl out Afghanistan for 152 in a one-off Test, tightening India’s path to a big win.