Lebanon Returns Home: The UN says 821,077 people displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war have started returning to their hometowns, with 360,000 still displaced and about 26,000 in government shelters, as US-sponsored talks in Rome run until Thursday. Iran Rights Alarm: UN rights chief Volker Turk says Iran’s executions have surged since March, with at least 56 carried out on national security-related charges and more than 100 at risk, citing fair-trial concerns. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Multiple reports highlight how the Iran conflict is disrupting shipping and regional stability, including sailors trapped at sea and renewed fears for maritime chokepoints. Fuel Aid and Transport Costs: Philippines officials approved raising the fuel discount for jeepney and UV Express drivers to P12 per liter from Aug. 15, while studying fare hikes and broader support for low-income workers amid Middle East-linked price pressure. Iraq Salary Strain: Iraq’s public employees may face delayed July salaries as oil exports are hit by Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with the Finance Ministry warning cash shortfalls if the disruption continues. Turkey Terror-Free Law: Turkey’s AK Party submitted a draft bill to dissolve the PKK via reintegration and judicial processing of returnees, aiming to advance the “terror-free Türkiye” initiative.