Israel-Lebanon Tensions: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam hit back at Iran after Tehran rejected a new ceasefire, calling Lebanon a “bargaining chip” and warning strikes and evacuations continued in the south. Iran-US Nuclear Diplomacy: The US is preparing an IAEA draft resolution condemning Iran as talks continue on extending a ceasefire and nuclear negotiations, while Iran says it wants frozen assets released under any understanding. Oil & Shipping Shock: Iranian crude is selling at discounts to China as demand from refiners weakens, while markets watch Strait of Hormuz disruption; WTI held above $90 amid volatile Iran-related bets. Wall Street Tech Slide: US stocks plunged after a strong May jobs report raised odds of higher rates, dragging AI and semiconductor heavyweights. Türkiye Defense Overhaul: Turkey’s National Intelligence Academy urges a major defense strategy shift—more air and missile defense, protection of critical infrastructure, and resilience as regional warfare evolves. South Asia Tech & Finance: Pakistan’s aik by BankIslami won a Shariah-compliant digital finance award, while Pulse Pakistan pushes grassroots civic safety tech via QR-based emergency support. Bangladesh-Türkiye Pivot: Dhaka and Ankara signaled deeper strategic ties, targeting trade and investment expansion across sectors including defense, ICT, and renewables.