Regional Diplomacy: Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks after an attack killed a person in the Strait of Hormuz, with Muscat citing “consensus” and reaffirming its mediator role. Global Security & Economy: The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi outlined new mechanisms for cooperation in technology, security, and economic development, including disease-response systems and startup/SME support. Health Policy: UK actor Brian Cox backed Alzheimer’s Research UK’s petition urging the government to ready the NHS for dementia diagnostics and treatments. Public Health Alerts: A third measles death was reported in Pennsylvania, highlighting low vaccination rates in affected communities. Climate Risk: Research warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster and monitoring is far behind, raising the odds of dangerous glacial lake outbursts. Local Culture & Community: A drag cabaret returned in Grand Forks with a new venue at the Hilton Garden Inn, while Bacolod’s film festival awarded local production grants tied to heritage markers. Governance & Rights: West Bengal ordered closure of 252 madrasas after a survey, escalating tensions over education and national identity. Tech & Data: Revolut said limited customer data was exposed via a scam using a legitimate government email domain.