UK Politics: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a sweeping ban on under-16s using major social media platforms, with the government aiming to pass the legislation before Christmas and bring it into force by spring 2027, while also expanding protections around gaming and live streaming. Middle East Diplomacy: Britain welcomed a US-Iran understanding aimed at ending conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel’s far-right and defence leadership signaled they are not bound by the deal and vowed to keep security zones in Lebanon. Regional Security: Israel’s defence minister said Israel will not withdraw from seized Lebanese territory “indefinitely,” warning of full-force retaliation if Iran attacks. Immigration Enforcement: South Africa’s justice minister said more than 40,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested since January as the government cracks down on undocumented migration. Government Operations: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister’s department launched an Electronic Funds Transfer system to replace cheque payments and modernise public financial management. Local Governance: Ghana’s foreign minister said the country is open to reciprocal e-visa fee reductions with the EU, after concerns over new Ghana e-visa charges. India Economy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned El Niño could hurt rural incomes and consumption, even as India maintains food grain buffers. Legal/Politics: India’s Supreme Court issued notice in a Bihar case questioning the legality of a minister’s cabinet role without being elected to the state legislature.