The day's dominant story was the rapid reversal of Trump's 20% Strait of Hormuz toll, scrapped within 24 hours in favor of Gulf investment deals. This U-turn, covered across outlets, overshadowed the earlier escalation: overnight US strikes on Iran, Iranian missile attacks on UAE tankers that killed an Indian sailor, and India's summoning of Iran's deputy ambassador. By afternoon, Trump declared the strait open for all but Iran, with Gulf states investing in the US instead of paying fees. The Indian sailor's death and the broader toll of 13 Indian seafarers killed since February kept the human cost in focus. Domestically, the Supreme Court ordered a separate namaz space near the Bhojshala complex, and fined comedian Samay Raina for contempt. The India-UK FTA taking effect July 15 and the launch of Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon received secondary attention.