US–Iran Deal Talks: Pakistan says Washington and Tehran have reached “final, agreed upon text” for an end-of-war agreement, with mediators pushing toward a near-term signing and a follow-on 60-day phase focused on nuclear details and sanctions. Hormuz & Energy Logistics: Reporting says Gulf refined-fuel exports are rebounding as more tankers slip through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s blockade tactics and shipping “going dark” keep supply fragile. Nuclear Stakes: CNN reports Iran has sealed a near bomb-grade uranium cache with mines and booby-trapped tunnels, raising the risk and complexity of any US-led removal plan. Regional Tech & Security: France’s Viginum alleges an Israel-linked firm used coordinated fake social accounts to target Scottish First Minister John Swinney during the Holyrood election. Healthcare Innovation (UAE): SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital performed complex therapeutic endoscopy to remove a buried PEG tube, avoiding major surgery for a high-risk patient. Research & AI (MENA): Arabic.AI and Stanford launch HELM Arabic Enterprise to standardize how companies evaluate Arabic AI models. Science Recognition (Iran): Amirkabir University names 12 professors among the world’s top 1% highly cited researchers. Cybersecurity (Saudi): UN UNITAR selects Riyadh for its first cybersecurity training and research office. Defense Industry (Egypt): Egypt leans into domestic defense manufacturing to curb military spending and secure supply chains.