Middle East Crisis: Israel and Iran traded fresh strikes as the conflict hit its 100th day, with explosions reported across multiple Iranian cities and Israel saying it intercepted incoming missiles; the escalation also drew warnings of wider regional war. Red Sea Shipping: Yemen’s Houthis announced a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, warning Israeli-linked vessels would be treated as military targets, after missile activity and interceptions. Nuclear Talks Fallout: US President Donald Trump said there’s “no reason” to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium, while Iran accused the US of direct responsibility for ceasefire breaches and said diplomacy could be affected by renewed hostilities. Diplomacy in the Background: Qatar’s PM spoke with Iran’s foreign minister about mediation efforts and containing escalation, as Iran said Pakistan-based mediation continues. World Cup Politics: Iran’s squad reached Mexico amid a US visa row, with reports that Iran must fly in and out for matches rather than set up a base, prompting fresh anger and travel advisories from India. Markets: Oil jumped on renewed Iran-Israel tensions, while tech-heavy Asian stocks slid on risk-off sentiment. Egypt Business & Tech: Egypt pushed investment and digital talent programs, including export support appointments and training expansion, as reforms aim to boost investor confidence.