AUKUS Undersea Drones: UK, US and Australia announced a first AUKUS Pillar Two project to develop and field advanced uncrewed undersea vehicles, with deliveries starting in 2027 and UK funding of £150m, aiming to boost maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Iran Blockade Pressure: The US says it disabled another ship trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, as the region’s ceasefire and nuclear talks hang in the balance. US Troop Posture in Europe: A report says Washington plans to accelerate withdrawals of troops from bases in Europe and will brief NATO allies next month. Europe Court Moves on Italy: The European Court of Human Rights notified Italy of two cases tied to alleged failure to execute an ICC arrest warrant for Osama Najim. South Africa Immigration Tensions: Nigeria’s police urged calm after xenophobic attack fears in South Africa, warning against retaliation. Sahara Conservation Breakthrough: Researchers say releasing 500 African spurred tortoises helped revive degraded Saharan land, with green patches appearing in satellite images. Philippines Youth Athletics: Ana Bhianca Espenilla surged to a personal-best 52.20m to win silver at the Asian U20 Championships, setting up a shot at the World U20 meet. South Asia Sports: Nepal’s women’s cricket run ended in the Asian Games qualifier after a semifinal loss to Malaysia, while Kuwait’s handball team ramps up for the Asian Games. Biotech Update: Salubris Biotherapeutics shared updated Phase 1/2 data for its JK06 antibody drug conjugate at ASCO.