US-Iran Ceasefire & Hormuz Reopen: The US and Iran signed an interim MoU to extend the war halt by 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz “with no charge” for two months, and ease sanctions while Iran dilutes highly enriched uranium—moves that are already lifting market sentiment and pushing oil lower, though Trump warned he could resume attacks if commitments slip. Israel’s Political Fallout: Israeli officials and commentators say Netanyahu was sidelined as the deal’s Lebanon and Hezbollah-linked terms become a flashpoint, adding fresh pressure to an election already clouded by security and corruption concerns. Lebanon/Hezbollah Reaction: Hezbollah’s leadership hailed the MoU as a “great victory” and urged Lebanon to expel Israeli forces, while Israel signaled it will not accept Iran’s nuclear and missile ambitions or proxy financing. Energy & Public Relief in the Region: Pakistan and other governments are positioning for immediate consumer relief as fuel prices respond to the prospect of restored Gulf shipping; in parallel, Iraq reiterated plans for an LNG project to strengthen power-plant fuel supply. NGO/Charity Under Scrutiny: US prosecutors charged a San Diego resident over alleged misuse of “humanitarian” fundraising to funnel money to Hamas, underscoring tighter oversight of cross-border aid. Water Infrastructure in Kenya: Turkana advanced a World Bank-backed Sh3bn groundwater project after land verification with communities, aiming to secure boreholes and related facilities. Israel/West Bank Governance: Israel approved settler school expansion in Hebron’s historic core, a move Palestinians say violates prior arrangements and heightens settlement tensions.