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Seoul stocks snapped a two-day losing streak, closing up 3.56% as investors bought tech heavyweights. The Korean won strengthened, and market breadth was positive. Analysts cited bargain hunting in semiconductors and a bullish outlook from global investment banks.
Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.
Recent diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and the US signal a coordinated approach to security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Meanwhile, a flurry of bilateral engagements, including a phone call between the Somali and Egyptian foreign ministers, underscores growing alliances. The region is emerging as a key theater of international politics, with powers like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel deepening their involvement through military, economic, and diplomatic means.
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas's political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. The vote followed a run-off against former chief Khaled Meshaal, with the election process described as complex and secretive due to security conditions. Both Al Jazeera and France 24 reported on the appointment, highlighting al-Hayya's diplomatic background, his reputation as a moderate, and his relationships with regional powers.
Senegal has announced its support for former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, reversing its previous refusal. The decision follows a meeting between Sall and current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and comes despite lingering accusations of repression during Sall's tenure.
The US and Iran have exchanged a new round of strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian military capabilities and Tehran hitting US assets in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' while diplomatic messages reportedly continue through mediators.
A Jerusalem Post analysis argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, has transformed from a difficult partner into a leading anti-Israel regional actor, with support for Hamas and ambitions to lead the Sunni Muslim world, while Qatar’s dual role as US host and Hamas patron is highlighted.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya, a founding member and chief negotiator, won an internal run-off against Khaled Meshaal. His first policy speech called for Palestinian unity and national dialogue.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed a series of strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while the US says it remains 'locked and loaded' but open to talks. The attacks follow US airstrikes on Iran that both sides frame within a broader conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya, its lead negotiator in ceasefire talks, as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya al-Sinwar. The vote was narrow, reflecting internal divisions, and al-Hayya is expected to assume the role formally next week.
Iran has been targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states and Jordan in response to US strikes on Iranian territory, while deliberately avoiding attacks on US naval assets and Israel, according to Al Jazeera reporting. Analysts attribute this strategy to a desire to pressure Washington without provoking a devastating US response, as Gulf states deny allowing their territories to be used for attacks against Iran.
An Iranian source says negotiations with Washington cannot resume while US attacks continue, warning of an offensive phase if strikes persist. Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal, but Tehran remains skeptical.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, saw record attendance, Spain's victory, and Mbappe's scoring record, but was also marked by controversies over hydration breaks, ticket prices, and human rights.
Oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel on Monday and extended gains midweek as the US and Iran exchanged airstrikes and attacks on commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about supply security from the critical waterway.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final. Fans celebrated in New York City, where diverse communities found reasons to support La Roja, while Argentina's Lionel Messi faced an emotional farewell.
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for a ninth consecutive night, with Iran attacking targets in several Gulf countries and US forces striking sites across Iran. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides reported casualties and damage.
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match, played before a crowd of over 80,000 at MetLife Stadium, ended Lionel Messi's World Cup career on a bittersweet note.
Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with Lionel Messi visibly emotional after the match. The 39-year-old's potential retirement looms large, though Argentine fans and President Javier Milei expressed gratitude for the team's campaign.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured the first-ever halftime show, with BTS, Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber performing. The show, the longest in World Cup history, boosted streaming numbers for the artists, with Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah' up 110%.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.