Middle East Energy & Shipping: US Central Command struck three Iranian tankers as Iran warned of a new “restricted zone,” while Strait of Hormuz traffic hit its lowest level since May, keeping crude prices supported and raising fresh supply fears. UK-Israel Policy: The UK is set to move toward sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, including an embargo on goods and some services, drawing pushback from Washington and Israeli officials. Iran-US Tensions: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accused Israel of sabotaging regional peace efforts and derailing the Iran-US Islamabad memorandum, blaming “schemes and provocations” for the wider conflict fallout. Regional Diplomacy: China and Qatar pledged closer ties, with deeper cooperation flagged across energy, infrastructure and AI. Health Impact: A Lancet study says 2.7 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths. Renewables in MENA: BloombergNEF reports MENA added a record 16 GW of solar and wind in 2025, with 2026 additions projected to jump 37%. Business & Trade: MIHAS Knowledge Hub expands into a year-round platform to help halal exporters with continuous market intelligence and events. F1 Safety: FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the Qatar and Abu Dhabi finale plans remain, but no one will be put at risk amid Middle East security uncertainty.