Lebanon Crisis: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the killing of another UNIFIL peacekeeper and urged full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, calling for accountability and the disarmament of non-state armed groups including Hezbollah. Israel/West Bank Sanctions: Several European countries, led by France, are preparing national sanctions against Israel-linked settlers after EU consensus stalled, with the aim of keeping the issue on the international agenda. Armenia Vote: Polling stations closed in Armenia’s parliamentary election with turnout at about 49% by 5pm; the result is widely seen as a verdict on PM Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-European pivot amid Russian pressure. EU Migration Rules: The EU Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect June 12, including faster border procedures and a “first country of entry” approach; Ireland is set to contribute €9.26m in 2027. EU/China Trade: EPP leader Manfred Weber called for a tougher EU trade line toward China ahead of a June 18 summit, warning the deficit is unsustainable and could trigger a trade war. Aviation/Costs: IATA warned that higher jet fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict could push more airlines toward bankruptcy and consolidation. Tech & Finance: ING, Worldline and Mastercard completed a live end-to-end agentic payment transaction in production; meanwhile, the House of Lords urged the Bank of England to avoid overly tight stablecoin limits. Markets/IPO Buzz: SpaceX’s IPO is drawing unusually large retail interest across several European markets, though analysts warn the valuation and small float could make it bumpy for smaller investors.