Lebanon-Israel Diplomacy: The U.S. hosted another round of Lebanon-Israel talks as Beirut pushes for a one-month extension of a fragile ceasefire, with negotiators focusing on border security, Israeli withdrawals from southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah disarmament. Syria Governance Watch: Syria’s new appointments and governor reshuffles are drawing skepticism—people want real change in electricity, security, wages, and services, not just technocratic branding. Security & Tech Links: Qatar’s interior ministry hosted a Syrian delegation to share policing and cyber-crime practices, signaling deeper security cooperation. Regional Trade Shift: Syrian sheep exports are rerouting toward Saudi Arabia via Iraq after Jordan imposed steep border fees, squeezing costs and stoking border anger. Reconstruction Data Push: A Syria-Saudi plan for a Tier III data center frames “data sovereignty” as a pillar for government and banking digital services. Ongoing Conflict Context: Russia may be resuming military cargo deliveries to Syria, based on satellite-based OSINT reporting.