Oman-Environment & Climate: Oman marked World Environment Day with renewed climate action, highlighting biodiversity, afforestation, pollution control and governorate-level awareness, including Dhofar during Khareef. Oman-Economy & Trade: As India-Oman CEPA takes effect, Oman’s ports—Sohar, Salalah and Duqm—are being positioned as India’s gateway to West Asia, North Africa and East Africa, leveraging regional FTAs and free zones. Oman-Politics & Governance: Oman’s Ministry of Information urged digital media platforms to secure mandatory licenses, while the Sultanate also moved on digital security and cybercrime law enforcement. Oman-Security & Industry: A factory fire broke out in North Al Batinah’s Sohar, with civil defence teams working to contain it. West Asia Security (Hormuz): The US said it shot down four Iranian one-way drones aimed at the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk, as Iran and Washington trade accusations and negotiations stall. US-Iran Negotiations: Iran’s Supreme Leader adviser Mohsen Rezaei told CNN the US must release $24bn in frozen assets for talks to move, warning of a “dark corridor” if fighting resumes. US Sanctions: OFAC sanctioned an LPG smuggling network accused of disguising Iranian-origin fuel as Omani LPG for buyers in South and East Asia. Sports (Oman): Oman Cricket won Asia’s ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year, while Oman’s T20I team secured an Asian Games berth but lost a group match to Hong Kong and now faces Nepal in the semis.