Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary shipping corridor and mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restart controlled trade as the war nears six months and oil flows remain far below pre-conflict levels. Economic Pressure on Iran: Qatar’s prime minister is set to visit Tehran to relaunch talks after the US escalated “economic D-Day” sanctions targeting Iran’s trade partners, keeping diplomacy stuck despite a largely paused fighting tempo. Qatar Governance & Finance: Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law regulating real-estate tokenisation on the Sharek platform for public feedback, alongside updates to the Official Gazette’s electronic publication system. Health Leadership: Qatar’s former health minister, Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, has been nominated for WHO Director-General, with the election slated for May 2027. Israel Politics: Netanyahu faces a tougher-than-expected October election challenge as a new party led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot gains traction. Aviation & Costs: Qantas reported a sharp profit dip, blaming higher jet fuel costs and US-Iran war impacts that forced rerouting through Asian hubs. Syria Rebuilding Bid: Syria’s rescission from the US terrorism sponsor list is expected to ease SWIFT barriers and open the door to more banking ties and trade as rebuilding efforts ramp up.