German Chancellor Merz welcomes US-Iran agreement, says deal can boost economy and security and must be implemented firmly. Japanese PM also welcomes peace deal, hopes for reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal. The agreement is viewed as a move to curb China's influence in the Pacific.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a delayed security agreement that is viewed as a move to curb China's influence.

Bahrain's foreign minister welcomes Oman's announcement of a safe passage corridor for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping chokepoint.

Bahrain's foreign minister welcomes Oman's announcement of a corridor for safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Putin orders civilian infrastructure protection from Ukrainian strikes, says Russia remains ready for peace talks based on Istanbul and Anchorage frameworks

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government and defense ministry to implement measures mitigating the impact of Ukrainian strikes on civilian infrastructure, while stating Russia remains ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine based on Istanbul agreements and frameworks discussed in Anchorage, Alaska.

Tehran to send representative to new Lebanon ceasefire monitoring mechanism, Iranian media reports; Israel will not be part of the mechanism

Tehran will send a representative to a new mechanism expected to be established to monitor the ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Iranian media. 'Israel will not be part of the mechanism,' the media report added.