US-Iran Diplomacy: Iran and the US agreed to set up communications lines to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and to end fighting in Lebanon, with mediators saying a roadmap aims for a final deal within 60 days as technical talks continue in Switzerland. Gulf Politics: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to pitch the Iran MoU to Gulf leaders, who fear missile and oil-shipping concessions could strengthen Tehran. Iran-US Roadmap Details: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says the next phase will cover nuclear issues, frozen assets and ballistic missiles, while Iran says missile talks and IAEA access to attacked nuclear sites are off the table. Gaza Accountability: A UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, calling it part of ongoing genocide in Gaza. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces arrested 21 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank, including in Al-Fawwar camp. EU Migration: Belgium granted one-day visas for a Taliban delegation to meet EU officials in Brussels on deportations, drawing rights-group criticism. Refugee Policy in Europe: UK charity Asylum Aid plans legal action over Shabana Mahmood’s move to make refugee leave temporary. Humanitarian Aid: Egypt’s 219th aid convoy entered Gaza via Rafah with food, medicines and tents, subject to Israeli inspections. Sports & Identity: Mohamed Salah powered Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win, beating New Zealand 3-1, as the tournament fuels wider debates about migration and inclusion.