Trump's 10-day extension of pause on Iranian energy infrastructure, Lebanon urged the UN on Israeli threats, Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia, Lukashenko visits North Korea

While the U.S. has announced a temporary pause in strikes against Iranian infrastructure to facilitate negotiations, international observers warn of a potential radiological catastrophe at the Bushehr nuclear plant. Israeli military expands into Lebanon and the U.S. is seeking massive financial payments from Gulf states to manage the war. The reports also detail diplomatic maneuvers outside the Middle East, including Ukrainian efforts to secure air-defense partnerships in Saudi Arabia. Finally, a deepening strategic alliance between Belarus and North Korea is fueled by their mutual support for Russia’s military objectives.