Strait of Hormuz Talks: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Monday’s Oman meeting will focus on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing it does not mean reopening the strait and linking any wider change to US commitment. Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, with traders warning the outage could remove up to 4% of global oil supply; satellite images show damage and fires. Yemen Escalation: Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia and have seized more Red Sea coastline, while UN agencies report tens of thousands displaced from Yemen’s west coast. Regional Security Diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz signals “complete solidarity” with Saudi Arabia amid the Houthi threat, as a mutual defense pact faces its first real test. Maritime Safety: India condemned an attack on the Panama-flagged MT El Gaia off Oman; 13 of 14 Indian crew were rescued, one remains missing. Qatar Business & Travel: Sovereign PPG won a Qatar Financial Centre licence; Qatar Airways expands to 170+ destinations and promotes winter discounts, while Visit Qatar gears up for ATM 2026. Oman Research & Climate: A study highlights seawater intrusion risks in northern Oman, and Oman Climate Week 2026 returns to push water and low-carbon action.