US Economy Watch: Nouriel Roubini (“Dr. Doom”) says the biggest risks include renewed oil shocks as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively choked, plus knock-on inflation and growth worries. Middle East Strategy: A report says the Trump administration is drafting a post-war regional plan aimed at containing Iran, tightening Israel’s security arrangements, and expanding normalization—while critics warn Washington isn’t factoring what Arab states want. Israel-Lebanon Escalation: Lebanon’s health ministry reports four deaths and dozens wounded after Israeli strikes in Nabatieh following Hezbollah drone activity. Sri Lanka Politics: Ranil Wickremesinghe accuses the government of undermining democracy and targeting opposition and institutions. Health Governance: Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney won’t name how many NHS jobs will be cut as health boards are merged. Public Health: A measles outbreak in Lancaster has reached a 35-year high, with renewed calls for vaccination. Local Development: Jordan is pushing new growth engines—pharma, food, digital, renewables, tourism and mining—under its modernization plan. Tech Access: Bangladesh plans local affordable smartphone production starting in October to reach millions currently without smartphones. Culture & Tourism: Kashmir launches its first international film festival, with screenings planned across Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg and a floating cinema on Dal Lake. Sports Expansion: The International Kabaddi Federation moves to add new European and African members, nearly doubling its global footprint.