Red Sea Security: Saudi Arabia unveiled a 14-nation maritime defense coalition to protect Bab al-Mandeb and Red Sea shipping as Houthi threats disrupt trade, with Turkey and Pakistan among supporters. Iraq-US-Saudi Tensions: Iraq’s senior cleric Sadr Al-Din Al-Qubbanji called the US-Saudi strikes a “new chapter” in confrontation, warning against disarmament while attacks continue. Gaza Diplomacy: Trump said a “historic” Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal framework was agreed, thanking Qatar and mediators Egypt and Türkiye, with phased implementation and an international stabilization force. Pakistan Crisis & Governance: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan’s governance system has “collapsed,” urging new provinces and structural reforms; ISPR stressed good governance as key to security. Disasters in Pakistan: A methane blast at a Balochistan coal mine killed at least 34 miners (with more trapped), while rescuers continued searching after a Broad Peak avalanche that left 10 climbers missing, including Nirmal “Nims” Purja, with four bodies recovered. Qatar Legal Update: Qatar set fees and document requirements to attest divorce contracts for non-Muslims via its Sharek platform. Saudi Football: A surprise withdrawal boosts Khalid Al-Ghamdi in Saudi federation elections ahead of the Aug. 30 vote.