US-Iran Diplomacy: A 60-day MoU window on a peace deal expired Monday, with Washington and Tehran still far apart over how to move forward, after renewed Strait of Hormuz clashes and tit-for-tat strikes. Cybersecurity: Researchers warn of a two-stage exploit chain targeting Unisoc T612 modem firmware—pairing a prior remote code flaw with a video-call trigger that could lead to privileged Android kernel access. Bahrain Marine Tech: Conservationists in Bahrain are using eDNA and underwater video to map shark and ray diversity and tackle the lack of baseline data in local waters. Medical Education: Arabian Gulf University ran a five-day “Medical Student Experience” camp for 60 students, mixing lab and clinical skills with hospital tours. Smart TV in the GCC: LG and stc tv launched “Quick Access” on webOS, letting viewers jump straight to stc tv content from the TV home screen in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Payments & Compliance: KFH-Bahrain renewed its EFTS services certification under ISO 20022 MX, aligning Bahrain’s digital transfers with updated international standards. Industry Reliability: John Crane renewed a six-year reliability deal for pumps at a Bahrain refinery, aiming to cut seal failures and stabilize maintenance costs. Workforce Skills: Bahrain Chamber’s “Try Working” programme expanded workplace exposure for 15–18-year-olds with hands-on career readiness. Strait-of-Hormuz Spillover: Reports also highlight how long deployments and supply-base shifts are stressing crews aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Bahrain’s Naval Support Activity cited as a key logistics hub hit early in the conflict.