Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Trump says the US has sunk about nine Iranian oil tankers and warns “a lot more” are coming, as Brent tops $100 and diesel hits record highs—raising fears for global trade. US-Iran War Economics: Reports also flag how Trump’s personal oil-and-gas holdings moved alongside wartime market swings, while officials debate whether attacks will ease after the Nov. 3 midterms. Saudi Pipeline Fallout: Iraq says attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline came from its territory, with Iran-backed militias blamed—another blow to routes meant to bypass Hormuz. Yemen Escalation: Houthis seized Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast after capturing key islands, tightening pressure on Bab el-Mandeb and threatening shipping. Gaza and Diplomacy: BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for maximum restraint, opposing forced displacement of Palestinians, and urging humanitarian access—while stopping short of naming Israel. UK Israel Sanctions Backlash: Britain’s ban on trading with West Bank settlements triggers US anti-boycott threats against compliant British firms. Human Rights in Pakistan: Amnesty urges Pakistan to investigate the disappearance of two Afghan nationals in Islamabad. Afghan Students: Pakistan’s Lahore High Court suspends orders to send Afghan medical students home, letting them continue studies.