U.S.-Iran Tensions: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says Iranian strikes severely damaged Naval Support Activity Bahrain, forcing evacuation of about 1,300 military families and disrupting access for the USS Abraham Lincoln—raising questions about whether the U.S. will rebuild or shrink its Middle East footprint. Jordan Tech & Payments: Valu Jordan and Zbooni Jordan signed a strategic partnership to help Jordanian SMEs digitize sales and customer interactions, with merchants able to offer Valu’s Buy Now, Pay Later option through Zbooni. Local Infrastructure: Greater Amman Municipality reported about 48 million dinars spent on road rehabilitation and expansions across 5.52 million square metres, including major intersections and hot asphalt paving. STEM Research: A Swiss-led team built the Bedretto Underground Laboratory under the Alps to study small earthquakes directly on a natural fault at depth. Education Reform: Jordan’s Tawjihi was not abolished but split into a school certificate plus a separate national exam for university admissions. Science Tourism: Experts renewed calls for a natural history museum in Jordan, pointing to fossil wealth in Zarqa Valley and ongoing research there. Digital Commerce & AI Skills: Jordan Source ran a Generational Buildathon in Amman, using AI-powered development tools to produce practical software in one day.