Iran-US Economic War: Iran’s new security chief warned that any country joining Washington’s “economic war” will be treated as an enemy, threatening “seismic” retaliation and warning oil routes out of the Gulf could be targeted as Hormuz traffic remains strained. Cybersecurity & Energy: Iran-linked hackers shut down a small UK power plant for four days, prompting new guidance to energy firms and raising fears of state-linked access to critical infrastructure. Lebanon War Fallout: The World Bank projects Lebanon’s economy will shrink 6.4% in 2026 after renewed fighting with Israel disrupted housing, supply chains, and tourism, with hundreds of thousands still displaced. Gulf Diplomacy: Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris, with talks set to cover regional stability and Gulf-France coordination amid the Iran-Israel war. Regional Economy & Trade: Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong said it’s unrealistic to trace every shipment through the city-state to meet US tariff demands, while stressing trust, rule of law, and enforcement against forced-labour and disguised goods. Energy Infrastructure Planning: Singapore outlined long-term plans to merge islands west of the city to support future industry and power generation. Sports & Middle East Events: F1 says it will finish the 2026 season in Abu Dhabi despite regional tensions. Markets & Prices: Gold in Dubai crossed Dh550/gram on a weaker dollar and geopolitical safe-haven demand; silver also surged in Egypt and globally.