Mountain Safety Crisis: Ten climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja and an Omani climber, are feared missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak (8,047m); rescue teams are mobilising helicopters and specialised equipment as weather and terrain complicate the search, with reports of bodies recovered so far. Maritime Security & Trade Routes: Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries announced a multinational maritime defence alliance to protect shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, amid ongoing regional attacks that keep global energy and trade routes under pressure. Oman–Digital Cooperation: Oman and Mauritania signed five MoUs to boost digital transformation and innovation, including a pilot for automated water meter reading using IoT to improve water management. Water Infrastructure Progress: Oman’s Barka sewage and irrigation pipeline project reached 78% completion, aiming to improve service efficiency and support environmental sustainability. Local Environment Action: Reach A Hand Africa urged young people to keep participating in Uganda’s National Cleaning Day drive, framing cleanliness as a public health and community resilience priority. Oman Business & Energy Links: L&T secured a six-year EPC framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman, highlighting continued in-country value support for local suppliers and sustainable project delivery.