Yemen Conflict & Security: The Saudi-led coalition warned it will respond with “unprecedented force” to any attempt to target Saudi Arabia, after Houthi threats over an Iranian flight into Sanaa and claims of Saudi airspace violations. US-Iran Diplomacy: A US-Iran peace deal could embolden Yemen’s Houthis, analysts say, because the 14-point text reportedly avoids direct mention of Tehran’s support for regional militia groups. Yemen Humanitarian Strain: In Marib displacement camps, fires killed and injured people and destroyed dozens of shelters in early 2026, with unsafe electrical connections and cooking setups blamed. Public Health: Yemen’s government-held areas recorded at least 10 diphtheria deaths and 153 infections since January, underscoring weak vaccination coverage. Oman Aviation & Tech: Thales won an Oman contract for new primary and secondary surveillance radars to upgrade air traffic monitoring. Oman Transport: Oman Air launched inaugural flights to Tashkent and Singapore. Saudi Domestic Policy: Saudi Arabia tightened rules for non-Saudi property ownership. Pakistan-US Ties: PM Shehbaz said Pakistan is committed to strengthening partnership with the US, while Pakistan’s leaders and officials stressed mutual respect and shared interests. Pakistan Economy & Energy: Pakistan procured a spot LNG cargo at $17.37/mmBtu as supply uncertainty persists. Pakistan-Türkiye Business: Shehbaz invited Turkish firms to invest across energy, mining, IT, logistics and privatisation. Pakistan Safety & Tragedy: A speeding, overcrowded bus crash in Balochistan killed 40 and injured eight, after a dispute over picking up passengers. India-Pakistan Tensions: India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Counterterrorism: India designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under UAPA, raising the total to 80. Qatar Diplomacy: Qatar’s counter-terrorism committee met UN officials during UN Week against Terrorism.