US-Iran Diplomacy: Indirect US-Iran talks in Qatar wrapped up with “positive progress,” and mediators said the next round is expected after Iran’s late supreme leader’s funeral processions, alongside plans for a communication channel to log violations. Regional Security: The US CENTCOM led a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain, with Kuwait among participants, reaffirming commitments to keep Strait of Hormuz commerce flowing; Iran’s deputy foreign minister rejected the summit’s legitimacy, saying Hormuz is under Iran’s command, not CENTCOM. Kuwait Courts & Family Law: Kuwait’s Court of Appeal upheld a ruling requiring a Gulf resident to register his marriage officially and pay KD35,000 dowry, affirming the wife’s legal rights. Energy & Infrastructure: KPC is asking some bidders for a $7bn oil pipeline stake to form consortiums to consolidate investors; Kuwait also launched the second phase tender to upgrade public LED streetlights nationwide, with bids due 28 July. Domestic Governance: The Prime Minister chaired a meeting on infrastructure plans and state land inventory/classification; Education announced Grade 12 results, while Kuwait’s first Q8-branded fuel station opened in Riqqa. Public Safety/Services: Kuwait’s AMAN task force met New Zealand’s emergency agency to exchange disaster-management expertise as it builds a national crisis framework.