Sanctions Shock: The US Treasury expanded Iran- and counterterrorism-related OFAC listings under its “Economic Fury” push, adding alleged Hamas/HASM-linked figures and an Iran procurement/logistics network, with many facing secondary sanctions risk. Market Stress: MSCI’s May 2026 index rebalance removed 19 Indonesian companies without replacements, triggering foreign outflows and a rupiah hit—an emerging-market credibility test. Jordan Tech & Capital: JCIF launched Manara Ventures, a JOD 50m Sharia-compliant growth fund targeting 20+ Jordanian tech scale-ups (checks $0.75m–$3m). Jordan Infrastructure: Jordan signed US-backed funding deals tied to the National Water Carrier readiness and network preparation. Cybersecurity Warning: ShinyHunters tried to silence communications after urging victims not to pay ransoms, following its Canvas-related extortion surge. Climate Housing: A UN/GlobalABC report says building decarbonisation is stalling even as energy-efficiency investment needs hit $5.9tn by 2030. Culture, Light: A San Antonio library launched “Read Like Wemby,” spotlighting Victor Wembanyama’s sci-fi picks.