US-Iran Ceasefire Extension: U.S. VP JD Vance says negotiators reached a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and restart nuclear talks, but Trump approval is still pending—keeping markets whipsawed. Markets & FX: Oil slid on the latest optimism, while the dollar weakened and Asian equities jumped; gold edged up as investors weigh inflation and rate-path risk. Payments in Saudi: Dinero Pay says it sped up Saudi checkout upgrades (Apple Pay/Google Pay and local BNPL like Tabby and Tamara) by deploying a white-label payment infrastructure with Akurateco. Saudi Airport Delivery: King Salman International Airport (PIC) entered a new delivery phase with runway works and procurement moving in parallel, targeting completion by 2030. Qatar Stocks: Qatar’s exchange gained modestly as investors rotated into banking shares, supported by energy revenues and stable fundamentals. Euro Zone Consumer Impact: ECB research warns the Iran war is creating a “double scar” for consumers—faster and deeper sensitivity to prices than earlier geopolitical shocks. Israel-Gaza Control: Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand control to 70% of Gaza, escalating regional risk and humanitarian pressure. Sanctions & Iran Oil: The U.S. expanded sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, targeting shipping and related crypto-linked settlement channels. Woori Bank Expansion: Woori Bank opened an Asia HQ in Singapore to coordinate corporate/investment banking across seven operations. Israel Settlements: Authorities approved a major Jordan Valley settlement expansion plan with 517 new units, intensifying West Bank land and control concerns.