Lebanon Frontline Reality Check: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes reportedly hit deeper into southern Lebanon, killing civilians and underscoring how fragile the truce remains. Counterterrorism Spotlight: In a joint U.S.-Nigeria operation, Trump says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was killed in the Lake Chad Basin, with Nigeria confirming the strike. Syria Humanitarian Push: Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Red Crescent Society delivered fuel, food parcels, and hygiene kits to keep Syrian health services running for vulnerable groups across 11 governorates. Northeast Syria Media: A week of coverage revisits how SDF/Autonomous Administration outlets balance professionalism and political mobilization, shaping the information space. Regional Diplomacy: Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi met Estonia’s leadership, stressing resilience amid West Asia crises. Security Economy Angle: India’s Captagon bust—227.7 kg seized, Syrian national arrested—adds to the ongoing story of drug transit networks tied to the region. UFOs, but not Syria: Pentagon declassifications keep the global spotlight on unidentified phenomena.