UNGA Gaza/UN reform: The UN General Assembly debate sharpened into a clash over Gaza, with leaders arguing over arms embargoes, sanctions, and settlement trade as Palestinian statehood faces territorial loss and international-law pressure. Jordan Fintech Security: Orange Money and ADSTRA signed a strategic deal to boost AI-powered AML/CFT screening, including sanctions-list checks and customer risk assessment, at Jordan FinTech Festival 2026. Jordan Industry/Mining: Arab Potash Company (APC) began construction of its $1.1B Southern Expansion third cold crystallisation plant, aiming to expand high-purity potash supply and improve logistics to Aqaba. AI Diplomacy: Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan urged responsible AI use for human benefit while linking energy and climate issues, and rejected displacement of Palestinians during UNGA 81. Health Research in Jordan: A post-COVID Jordan study examined how dietary supplement use shifted after the pandemic, tracking behaviors and perceptions. Science Breakthrough: Israeli scientists (with Jordan-linked researchers) reported a genetic mechanism behind congenital hearing loss tied to gray hair, spotlighting the FMN1 gene and cochlear structure. Water/Heritage in the region: Reports say West Bank springs and heritage sites are increasingly restricted as settlers divert water, affecting Palestinian farming and tourism.