Hormuz Watch: European allies are moving ships toward the Middle East to be ready to protect commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if tensions ease—mine-clearing, escorts, and deterrence are the focus. Regional Diplomacy: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has returned to Juba after stops in Djibouti for President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s swearing-in and in Kampala for President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration, with talks centered on trade, infrastructure, security, and regional cooperation. Djibouti Spotlight: Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita attended Guelleh’s inauguration, underscoring Djibouti’s growing diplomatic pull. Travel & Borders: Britain updated its Somalia warning, advising against most travel and flagging border risks and possible short-notice closures; it notes Djibouti-Somalia crossings are still open but reports of stops exist. Safety Alert: Somali pirates holding the tanker Honer 25 say captives—including 10 Pakistanis—are down to boiled rice and are running out of medicines and clean water. Mobility Lists: Passport updates keep circulating—Pakistanis are reported to have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 30 destinations, including Djibouti.