On , global news was dominated by the escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran , alongside significant political transitions in Tehran and economic shifts in the energy market. Middle East Conflict Intensifies
: Global oil benchmarks surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years, sparking a domestic political battle over fuel affordability ahead of the U.S. midterms.
: Marches and celebrations took place globally, though protests surrounded the Iranian women's soccer team in Australia over safety concerns. News Headlines 3.8
: An Israeli airstrike on a hotel in central Beirut killed at least four people. Economic & Domestic Impact
: The Lakers defeated the Knicks 110–97 in Los Angeles, despite LeBron James missing his second consecutive game due to injury. Other Notable Events On , global news was dominated by the escalation of the U
: Mojtaba Khamenei , the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was officially named the next Supreme Leader of Iran by the Assembly of Experts.
: India won the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup , defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to win back-to-back titles and three overall. : Marches and celebrations took place globally, though
: A drone strike hit the Public Institution for Social Security building in Kuwait City, causing a large fire.