Lebanon Frontline Jobs & Security: Israel seized Beaufort Castle and vowed to push deeper into southern Lebanon, prompting fresh evacuation orders and an emergency UN Security Council meeting requested by France, as Hezbollah and Israeli forces traded strikes and sirens across the border. Iran-US Deal Uncertainty: US-Iran talks on a ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening remain fragile while Trump urges critics to “sit back and relax,” as both sides exchange strikes and markets watch for signals. Gulf Shipping & Cost Pressure: Oil jumped on renewed US-Iran action, keeping pressure on energy-dependent economies and raising costs that can hit hiring, especially in tourism and transport. Tourism Hiring Risk: War-driven fuel costs and ceasefire doubts are straining tourism-dependent economies across Asia, with airlines facing cancellations and higher ticket prices that can reduce seasonal work. Turkey Manufacturing Employment: Turkey’s PMI neared stabilisation (49.8 in May), with export orders rising for the first time in 21 months, but employment fell again—slower than before. India Growth Outlook for Jobs: A Reuters poll expects India GDP growth easing to 7.2% in Q1 2026 as external demand softens, leaving private investment key for well-paying job creation. Iraq Cabinet Formation: The US told Iraq’s PM armed factions should not join the next government even after disarmament, raising uncertainty for political appointments that often shape public-sector hiring. Workplace Restructuring: Clyde & Co began redundancy consultations by centralising support services in Glasgow and Manila, a reminder that Middle East-linked professional services roles can be reshaped by global cost-cutting.