Iran-linked hackers claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on medical device manufacturer Stryker, causing significant disruptions to customer support, ordering, and shipping systems (BBC). Israel reportedly killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, while the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director has resigned amid the ongoing conflict (Reuters). A deadly airstrike struck a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, with officials claiming hundreds killed—Afghan authorities blame Pakistan (BBC).

Gold hit a historic $5,000.50 per ounce as Brent crude climbed past $102, with analysts noting China is quietly strengthening its economic position while global attention remains fixed on the Middle East (Reuters).