US-Iran Escalation: The Strait of Hormuz fight is intensifying again as the US hits Iranian military and logistics targets for a seventh straight night, while Iran retaliates by striking US-linked sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, with reports of damage to desalination and water infrastructure raising fears for civilians. Energy Costs & Shipping Risk: Analysts warn that any Hormuz levy or renewed disruption could ripple into fuel, freight, and food prices across the Gulf and beyond, as governments and markets brace for higher costs. Pakistan Fuel Policy: Pakistan will revise petroleum prices daily via OGRA after the US-Iran shock pushed volatility into the economy, alongside a reported $139m FY26 current account deficit. EU Sanctions Deadlock: EU diplomats are still stuck on a new Russia sanctions package, now widely nicknamed “Emmental” for its holes after member states pared back measures. Turkey Kurdish Framework Debate: Turkey’s planned framework law is sparking debate inside Kurdish politics, with critics saying the real issue is the political framework for resolving the Kurdish question, not disarmament alone. Nigeria Democracy Debate: A senior RCCG cleric urged Nigeria to rethink its democratic model, arguing governance spending is outpacing infrastructure and calling for hybrid or regional approaches. Egypt Recycling Boom: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing demand rise as Iran-war shipping disruptions tighten plastic supply chains. Bangladesh Foreign Policy: Bangladesh’s information minister said the country’s diplomacy is driven by economic priorities—trade, investment, remittances and overseas jobs—especially in ties with China.