Strait of Hormuz Shock: Iraq’s oil exports via the Hormuz Strait plunged to just 10 million barrels in April, down from about 93 million, as the war disrupted shipping, according to the new oil minister. Counterterror Strike: The U.S. and Nigeria said they killed an Islamic State leader in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin; Trump called him the group’s global second-in-command, while Nigeria’s president confirmed the raid. Iraq’s Political Reset: Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi is facing pressure as Iran signals it’s open to proving its nuclear program is peaceful, while Baghdad says it can host de-escalation talks. UK Posture vs Iran: Britain is sending assets for a future Hormuz navigation mission, even as Trump criticized London for not backing Iran strikes. AI in Sports: Google’s Gemini is set as a tech partner for Iraq and Morocco’s World Cup fan experience, aiming to turn engagement into interactive content. UAP Buzz: The Pentagon released a new batch of UFO-related files, feeding fresh public debate.