For the first time since the April ceasefire was imposed, Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, Tehran blaming Washington for recent breaches to the truce and citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon for the resumption of hostilities. 
Yemeni Houthis attempt to block Israeli flagged ships from transiting the Red Sea. Feared that the escalating tensions will cause the whole process to unwind and reignite the simmering conflict militarily, Qatari and Pakistani diplomats scramble to resume indirect talks. Trump urges Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran, insisting that he is calling the shots and Israel will accept whatever deal the US reaches—Israel responds that that the job was not done and Iran has not been neutralised in its capacity to threaten the security of the region.
synchronoptica
one year ago: a landmark decision for US press freedom (with synchronopticรฆ), ICE raids in Los Angeles, more on dazzle camouflage plus trees evolved to survive lighting strikes
twelve years ago: Da Vinci’s birthplace, St Uncumber plus a visit to Cinque Terra
fourteen years ago: Robin Hood tax plus pseudo buttons
fifteen years ago: irrational economics
seventeen years ago: lost-and-found
