In a series of notable global developments, US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman, insisting that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all nations. This comes amid rising tensions in the region and a rejection of joint oversight with Iran. Meanwhile, France and Norway have established a new defence pact in Paris, with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store emphasizing that Europe faces its most severe security crisis since World War II. In Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz warned that the country is nearing a breaking point due to ongoing protests and critical shortages of food, fuel, and medicines, stemming from his unpopular economic policies. In the US, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the country will block entry to anyone infected with Ebola amid an outbreak in central Africa. Additionally, scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have detected possible subsurface water-ice on the Moon, which could facilitate future exploration. Lastly, Britain's intelligence agency reported nearly 500,000 Russian soldier fatalities since the start of the Ukraine invasion, highlighting ongoing threats to regional stability.