Lebanon-Israel Front: Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher ridge and will keep forces in a “security zone,” after a blast reportedly sent seismic waves across southern Lebanon. Red Sea Pressure: Iran-backed Houthis seized Yemen’s Mokha port near Bab al-Mandeb, raising shipping and oil-market worries as attacks on Saudi-linked assets continue. AI & Jobs/Skills: UAE experts say its agentic AI push needs cybersecurity, trusted data, human oversight, and workforce skills—while Anthropic warns AI is making state surveillance cheaper and easier to scale. Women’s Entrepreneurship Training: Iran-linked instructors in Herat launched online marketing training for 300 Afghan women, aiming to help them reach international markets. Religious Sector Employment: Turkey plans a major Diyanet budget boost (over 30%), expanding a large religious workforce at home and abroad. Labor Policy Cooperation: Türkiye and Italy signed a deal to deepen cooperation on labor, employment, vocational training, and social security. Diplomacy & Mobility: Algeria severed ties with the UAE and closed airspace to UAE-registered aircraft, a move that could disrupt travel and business links. Hiring Outlook: ManpowerGroup reports strengthening hiring intentions across APME for Q4 2026, with net employment outlook rising.