Lebanon Escalation: Israel ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) after ground forces pushed deeper into Lebanon and Hezbollah resumed rocket fire, triggering fresh civilian flight and renewed ceasefire strain. UN & Diplomacy: France’s UN envoy and other Security Council members condemned the scale and persistence of Israel’s Lebanon campaign, warning it risks repeating past occupation mistakes and calling for troop withdrawal. Iran Negotiations: Iran’s parliament speaker warned talks with the US could be paralyzed if Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue, while officials traded threats over ceasefire violations. US–Israel Rift: Reports say Trump told Netanyahu “you’re fucking crazy” in a tense call over Lebanon operations, while Israel’s leadership condemned Netanyahu’s decision to pause Beirut strikes after Trump pressure. Markets & Energy: Oil jumped on reports of halted US-Iran indirect talks and Hormuz disruption risk; investors also watched India’s RBI gold sales and upcoming policy decisions as Middle East tensions feed inflation and currency pressure. Humanitarian & NGOs: Charities reported a sharp rise in food bank demand since the Iran war began, as costs climb and donations fall. Regional Government Measures: Pakistan imposed an 8 pm market shutdown in Islamabad under austerity linked to West Asia conflict-driven energy costs; Dubai reported drones near the airport injuring four. Trade & Infrastructure: Egypt advanced plans for a global logistics hub in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, while Syria saw a surge in overflights as airlines rerouted around conflict-affected airspace.