Asset Recovery Rules: Saudi Arabia approved a law for preserving and managing seized assets in money-laundering and terrorism-financing cases, aiming to boost transparency and protect public and private interests. Banking Resilience: Iran’s banks are again disrupting services, with reports of outages across major lenders and card/mobile banking, amid claims of cyberattacks and restricted access to protect customers. Regional Finance & Markets: Global markets stayed jittery as Middle East shipping risks and US-Iran strikes fed uncertainty; oil and gold slipped while Bitcoin also came under pressure. US-Iran Deal Watch: The US and Iran’s interim MoU is being framed as a ceasefire-and-negotiations bridge, while Gulf officials stress that any Strait of Hormuz tolls or control must be rejected. Lebanon-Israel Framework: Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered framework for “lasting peace and security,” linking phased security steps to sovereignty and arms control. Development Finance: The World Bank approved $1.1bn for Bangladesh to secure fertilizer and fuel imports and protect food security, citing Middle East-driven price shocks. Crypto/Payments Angle: FIFA’s World Cup is drawing crypto and fintech chatter, with coverage noting crypto’s growing presence around the tournament.