US-Iran Talks in Switzerland: US VP JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Burgenstock for technical talks to implement the Islamabad MoU, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating; the agenda centers on Iran’s nuclear program and a Lebanon ceasefire, but the process is under strain after Iran again claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed while the US said traffic continues. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir also headed to Switzerland as Iran warned progress depends on fighting stopping. Market Watch: Analysts tied the next week’s sentiment in India to the talks, crude oil moves, and foreign investor flows. Tech & Wearables: Huawei launched WATCH Buds 2 in the UAE, a smartwatch with built-in earbuds and health tracking. Science in the Region: Omani-linked research reported the first direct sign of an Arabian Sea humpback whale making a 7,000km trip across the sea. Energy Business: Malaysia’s Petronas expanded deals in Turkmenistan, strengthening its upstream and Caspian presence. Tourism Boost for Türkiye: Turkish tourism groups expect major 2026 summits (NATO, COP31, astronautics) to drive near-full hotel occupancy. Humanitarian Update: Marcos ordered an extra P3 billion for OFW repatriation and reintegration after thousands returned from Middle East conflict zones.