Energy & Markets: Oil pushed above $90 a barrel as US-Iran strikes and retaliations raised fears for Strait of Hormuz supply, lifting inflation worries and rattling global stocks; gold slipped as traders weighed higher rates risk. Tech & Finance: China’s securities regulator scheduled a market-stability meeting after a sharp tech-led selloff, while global investors also watched major tech earnings for signs the AI-driven pullback is easing. Palestine/Region Tech & Heritage: In Jerusalem, archaeologists announced charred First Temple wooden beams were unearthed in the City of David, with growth rings expected to sharpen dating precision—an important science-and-history win for the region. Energy Transition in the Levant-adjacent region: The Philippines’ solar-and-EV shift is accelerating due to war-driven fuel price spikes, showing how geopolitics can speed up clean-energy adoption. Industrial Tech Growth: Reports flagged continued expansion in power and building systems markets, including DC circuit breakers and ventilation equipment, as infrastructure upgrades and electrification accelerate. Business & Cyber/AI: Temenos completed a fintech acquisition to boost its wealth ambitions, while cybersecurity training and managed database DevOps services expanded across the Middle East.