Oil & Diplomacy: Oil slid for a third straight day as US-Iran talks in Doha eased supply fears, with Brent near $70 and WTI near $68, while Iran warned tankers to use approved Strait of Hormuz routes or face a “forceful response.” Strait of Hormuz: Qatar said “positive progress” in technical talks, but the next round is expected after Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral processions. Israel-Palestinian Flashpoints: Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards under Israeli forces’ protection, while Israel’s Knesset advanced a bill to ban the Muslim call to prayer via loudspeakers, drawing Hamas condemnation as an escalation. Lebanon-Syria Axis: Syria’s FM said Damascus is open to meeting Hezbollah “if interests require it,” as Israel signals troops will stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “until further notice.” Turkey & Rights: A Turkish comedian was detained after a social-media investigation tied to remarks in a stand-up special. Turkey-Education Crackdown: Istanbul Bilgi University was ordered closed via Turkey’s Official Gazette, sparking international concern over renewed pressure on higher education. Markets & Economy: UBS cut its Brent forecast after talks reduced the geopolitical premium; Israel ranked 18th globally for average personal wealth in UBS’s 2025 report.