EU-Gulf Strategy Shift: A new EU push argues the Iran-US war is forcing Europe to rethink Gulf ties beyond energy and security, as the region becomes a key arena for a changing international order. Kuwait-Iran Security: Kuwait condemned fresh Iranian attacks, saying they breach sovereignty and international law, while its air defences intercepted missiles and drones; Iran also claimed strikes on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE. Customs Cooperation: Kuwait’s customs chief met Pakistan’s ambassador to expand expertise and information exchange to speed trade procedures. Education Reform: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education approved a secondary-school “tracks” system for a pilot in 12 schools this academic year. Labour Safety: Employers and consumers were urged to protect outdoor workers as summer heat risks persist even after the midday ban ended. Regional Energy/Industry: Gulf Cryo said it is expanding liquid CO₂ capacity across the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia via long-term carbon capture projects. Trade & Logistics: Oman’s Duqm Port received one of the world’s largest RoRo vessels from China, highlighting GCC-linked vehicle-shipping capacity. Finance & Markets: Wall Street rallied as Fed Governor Waller leaned toward holding rates, while gold and silver jumped on softer yields and a weaker dollar. Local Business/Community: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association held its general body meeting; Al-Salam charity ran an exhibition to distribute school bags and uniforms. Fraud Probe: A Kuwait employment agency owner was arrested after expat complaints alleging KD 2,000–KD 2,500 payments for Europe jobs and visas that never materialized.