Strait of Hormuz Shockwaves: Oil jumped and Asian markets slipped after fresh US strikes on Iran and drone interceptions near Hormuz, with Kuwait reporting air-defence responses—underscoring how fragile the ceasefire and reopening talks remain. Iran Internet Comeback: After nearly 90 days offline, Iranians are back online but still face heavy restrictions and patchy access, with analysts warning the shutdown could return quickly. Crypto Risk-Off: Crypto slid sharply as investors priced in higher geopolitical risk, with Bitcoin dropping below $73K amid reports of renewed strikes and sanctions. Defense Readiness Pressure: A new US analysis says replenishing key Iran-war munitions (Tomahawks, Patriot, THAAD) could take years—raising concerns about future firepower. Egypt Food Security Push: Egypt is accelerating plans to become a global grain hub, leveraging 19 ports and upgraded silos plus Russian storage know-how. Saudi Tech for Heat & Care: Saudi Arabia is rolling out a Riyadh cooling project and reported large-scale Hajj medical services using advanced digital monitoring. West Bank Digital Control: Israel launched an electronic land registration system in the occupied West Bank, a move Palestinians and critics say entrenches settlement expansion. Iraq State Integration: Moqtada al-Sadr announced Saraya Al Salam’s full integration into Iraq’s state forces. Drones Precision in Saudi: SkyLink Technologies deployed its X-1 millimeter-precision positioning module at KAUST, targeting autonomy for drones, robotics, and smart logistics.