South China Morning Post

Donald Trump stated that the United States would reinstate a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels, impose a 20 percent fee on other commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and assume a guardian role for the waterway. Multiple outlets reported these remarks alongside references to prior U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Several details regarding Iranian responses and recent U.S. military actions remain unverified or single-sourced.

Ukraine and nine European nations formed the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition during a Paris meeting attended by President Zelensky. The group seeks to develop European anti-ballistic systems as an alternative to the US Patriot platform. The announcement occurred as the war entered its fifth year following Russia's February 2022 full-scale invasion.

South China Morning Post reported unverified claims of a Long March-10B booster recovery at sea on its first flight, alongside details on multiple Chinese aerospace firms advancing toward IPOs. Barron's confirmed Bank of America initiated coverage of SpaceX with a $235 price target. All Chinese claims remain unverified with no independent confirmation cited.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated at a daily press conference that her government plans to file complaints in U.S. courts regarding at least 17 reported deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE custody or during raids since 2025. Sheinbaum emphasized that the actions address human rights concerns while preserving trade and security ties with the United States.