Middle East Energy & Security: Iran warned the US of “economic warfare” and said it fired a missile at US warships as attacks and shipping disruptions raise fears for the Strait of Hormuz and global oil prices. UK Trade Policy: A UK minister said sanctions on West Bank settlements won’t become a blanket boycott of all Israeli goods, as critics argue the policy is hard to implement and could harm ties. Lebanon War Toll: Lebanon’s health ministry reported fresh Israeli strikes killing 19 and injuring 24 in a day, with the wider death toll since March 2 now at 4,381 killed and 12,402 injured. Caribbean Economy: Aruba’s growth is forecast to slow to 3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027 after 6.3% in 2025, with normalization driven by consumption, investment and tourism. Cuba Embargo Impact: Cuba said Washington’s stepped-up embargo caused record losses of $8.083bn from March 2025 to February 2026, citing energy and supply-chain damage. Health & Science: An Australian study found a strong genetic link between gut-related diseases and depression, while a JAMA Network Open study tied higher breast milk intake after gestational diabetes to better early postpartum heart-metabolic markers. Digital Health: Canary Islands health services consolidated appointment booking and records into the miSCS app after withdrawing older apps. Business & Tech: Malaysia plans more gas-fired capacity by 2032 as it phases out coal, and Maxis expanded optical network capacity to support AI and data centres. Mental Health Support: A UK-backed touring mental health fund aims to bring specialist care to smaller live events, addressing stress and burnout risks.