Yemen War & Gulf Defense: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs will meet in Riyadh to coordinate support for Saudi Arabia under their joint defense pact as Houthis keep striking Saudi targets and disrupt oil flows. UNGA & Israel-Gaza Politics: Netanyahu defended Israel’s Iran and Gaza policies at the UN as delegates walked out; meanwhile pro-Palestine protesters in New York detained actress Susan Sarandon and comedian Hannah Einbinder during a sit-in outside the UN. Iran-US Diplomatic Push: Iran’s foreign minister proposed a seven-day roadmap to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if conditions are met, while Iraq moves to suspend Iranian flights to multiple airports amid US sanctions threats. Regional Security & Counterterror: Britain’s foreign minister met Iran’s counterpart at UNGA and warned against Iranian-linked hostile activity on UK soil; Lebanon also reported arrest of a suspected Islamic State plotter tied to an alleged plan against Pope Leo. Humanitarian Impact: In South Lebanon, children returned to school in damaged, makeshift classrooms after Israeli strikes. Energy & Governance Pressure: Fuel-price shocks and Middle East conflict continue to drive political pressure and subsidy/fiscal moves across countries, with markets watching oil and shipping risks. Cyber & AI Risk: A Middle East-focused security interview warned AI is reshaping cyber threats, pushing governments and institutions toward stronger, consolidated defenses.