NATO Summit Fallout in Ankara: U.S. President Donald Trump used the NATO meeting to press allies on spending, while analysts said the summit laid bare deep splits over Iran, Ukraine, sovereignty, and democracy. Middle East Crisis Escalation: The U.S. and Iran traded strikes again, with Iran firing ballistic missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan after U.S. action near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant; officials also reported flight disruptions and interceptions across the region. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruption: Despite U.S. claims the strait remains open, reporting said transits fell sharply and ships increasingly moved with transponders off as oil prices jumped on renewed risk. Gulf Financial Friction: The Financial Times reported Saudi Arabia delayed or blocked payments to UAE accounts since mid-May, raising concerns that political tensions are spilling into commerce. Humanitarian Access in Gaza: UN officials condemned assaults on WFP staff and drivers at a Jabalia distribution point, warning of intimidation and obstruction patterns affecting relief operations. Kurdish Rights and Governance Debate: Kurdish leaders said Turkey has not shared a proposed legislative framework tied to constitutional changes, warning of secrecy and deadlock. Women’s Organizing Push: DEM Party’s women’s assembly issued a declaration linking militarism and war policy to deeper hostility toward women and called for stronger organizing. Energy Costs and Public Pressure: In the Philippines, a consumer coalition criticized Meralco’s third electricity rate hike since March, while government data said over 10,000 overseas Filipino workers have been repatriated amid Middle East tensions.