US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: The Trump administration is set to announce a 30-year civilian nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, potentially including US-built uranium enrichment, with critics warning it could enable weapons ambitions. Red Sea Oil Shock: Houthis have threatened a Red Sea “embargo” and warned ships away from Saudi ports, with tankers rerouting toward the Suez and Bab el-Mandeb traffic sharply disrupted—pushing Brent above $95 and lifting global fuel and inflation fears. US-Iran Escalation: The US carried out its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran as Trump vowed to destroy “one bridge or power plant” for any Hormuz ship attack; Iran also hit Jordan near Israel’s border with missiles and drones. US-Israel Defense Integration: Congress is poised to advance Section 219 in the NDAA, accelerating US-Israel military tech and supply-chain integration. Malaysia vs US Pressure: Malaysia’s PM Anwar says the country will keep barring Israeli nationals despite criticism from US lawmakers, framing it as sovereignty and support for Palestinians. Turkey Press Freedom: Germany says it’s “highly irritated” after Turkey detained Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag again, releasing him under travel limits. Hamas Leadership: Hamas’ new chief Khalil al-Hayya lists priorities including ending Israel’s Gaza offensive, full withdrawal, prisoner releases, and rebuilding Palestinian institutions.