Iran-Gulf Escalation: Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, with interceptions reported as the fragile ceasefire faces fresh strain; the U.S. also struck Iranian surveillance and radar sites while Washington weighs using frozen Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction. Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran floated a transit-fee idea for shipping through the Strait, while U.S. officials say talks with Iran remain active and Trump claims a potential deal could come in “two or three days.” Kuwait Aviation & Diplomacy: Kuwait renewed ICAO complaints over airspace violations and airport attacks as Terminal 1 recovery continues; Moldova issued a travel warning for Qatar and Kuwait citing volatility. Defense & Procurement: The U.S. approved nearly $2bn in counter-drone systems for Kuwait, and reports also point to wider U.S. contingency moves in the region. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Kuwait and Oman signed a cybersecurity MoU, while Kuwait and Oman stressed coordination and dialogue to tackle regional challenges. Local Governance & Economy: Kuwait Municipality launched inspections to clamp down on illegal ads and unlicensed shops; PAI shut 51 industrial plots for legal violations; Tristar (Agility) secured a $770m credit facility; Zain and URC partnered to build Hessah District’s digital infrastructure. Labor & Education: Kuwait updated domestic-worker recruitment rules and launched tighter visa services; Indian schools in Kuwait began applying approved tuition increases. Sports & Society: Kuwait hosted Asian Club Handball action as clubs traded results; Kuwait’s dive team marked World Oceans Day with cleanup drives.