Middle East War & Energy: Iran escalated attacks across the region, with Bahrain and Jordan reporting intercepted missiles and drones, while the Houthis warned of a blockade of Saudi ports—raising fresh fears for oil and shipping through key chokepoints. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers met in Manila and voiced “serious concern” over renewed US-Iran hostilities, urging an immediate halt to attacks and warning of knock-on damage to energy supplies, trade, and food security. Travel Warnings: The US State Department issued another security alert, telling Americans to expect possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and disruptions as US interests and overseas diplomatic sites face heightened risk. Gulf Energy Investment: ADNO C moved ahead with a $6.2bn push for its Umm Shaif gas cap project, targeting more than 600 million scfd of gas capacity by 2030. Lebanon Talks: A US-mediated Lebanon-Israel agreement points to gradual implementation via pilot zones and a trilateral coordination group, aiming to set conditions for eventual redeployment and return. Business in Iraq: PepsiCo signed deals to expand manufacturing with local partners BSDC and GICO, linking capacity growth with farming support and jobs. Food Security: UN reporting said Africa now has the highest number of people facing hunger, even as global hunger fell for a third straight year.