Diplomacy: President Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a post now headed for Senate confirmation. Red Sea & Yemen War: Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi cities including Khamis Mushait, with Riyadh reporting civilian injuries and the group claiming new strikes and even island seizures in the Red Sea. Energy Shock: Saudi’s East-West pipeline remains offline after attacks, raising fears for global supply and pushing oil higher; U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it should restart “very soon,” while traders watch both the pipeline and Hormuz routes. Strait of Hormuz Talks: Iran and Gulf states’ planned meeting in Oman was postponed amid Yemen tensions, with Oman citing lack of consensus and Iran blaming unfolding events. Regional Politics: A European lawmaker, Mick Wallace, accused EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen of condemning Yemen attacks on Saudi while ignoring Saudi-UAE actions in Yemen. Saudi Minerals: Saudi Arabia announced an estimated 110 million tonnes of mineral resources near Medina, including uranium and rare minerals. Bahrain & Environment: A campaigner warned that escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions could harm Bahrain’s marine life through oil spills and debris. Qatar Business & Sports: Vodafone Qatar renewed support for the Seashore Phoenix Games; HSBC launched a digital trading platform for Qatar customers; Qatar University signed a training cooperation deal; and Qatar’s U-23 football team opens the Asian Games against South Korea.