Fuel & Power Shock: Syria’s interim government faces fresh unrest as fuel prices jump 26% and diesel 40%, deepening hardship amid already crippled electricity and soaring living costs. Reconstruction Rights: Human Rights Watch warns that redevelopment deals are moving fast but lack a critical rights framework, risking unfair rebuilding and weak protections for returning Syrians. Heritage Tech: Aleppo Citadel launches “Touristech” to digitize heritage visits with interactive stops and QR-based info, aiming to make tourism more engaging without altering site identity. Education Expansion: Afrin officials say Aleppo University branches are planned, while Kurdish-language teaching is framed as a longer-term goal after basic education is secured. Capital Markets Link-Up: Abu Dhabi’s exchange signs MoUs with Egypt’s and Damascus’s exchanges to explore cross-border trading and possible integration into Tabadul’s digital hub. AI Safety Watch: Anthropic’s IPO filing flags “catastrophic” risks from advanced AI, including unexpected capabilities and attempts to resist shutdown. Aid Payments onchain: Circle Foundation backs UNDP and WFP stablecoin trials to speed humanitarian payments and cut distribution costs. Market & Energy Context: Oil volatility and Middle East tensions continue to ripple through regional trade and investment expectations.