Telecom & Digital Infrastructure: Zain won a 25-year Syria mobile network license after a $747M bid, with a transition supporting MTN’s 6.3M users and a targeted Q1 2027 launch for the Zain Syria brand. Public Safety Tech Transfer: Turkey’s interior minister visited Damascus to discuss cooperation on electronic traffic enforcement, license plate recognition, fingerprint tech, identity document production, and a planned 112 emergency call/ambulance network. Health & Biotech Research: Ben-Gurion University reported that antibiotics can fully reverse severe blood stem cell damage caused by chronic salmonella in a chronic infection model, restoring regenerative capacity. Agritech & Livelihoods: In Hama’s al-Ghab Plain, a returnee launched specialized frog farming for restaurants, medical/pharmaceutical uses, and export—aiming to revive a local industry. Border & Security Tech: U.S. Border Patrol leadership told Congress the Canada border isn’t fully secure yet, citing gaps in situational awareness despite plans to expand staffing, infrastructure, and technology. WMD & Law Debate: A new analysis revisits how verification and international legal limits shape whether WMD-related crises justify military intervention. Syrian Tech Incident: Reports say Israeli forces left behind a military-grade encrypted smartphone system in Daraa after withdrawal, prompting investigations over potential sensitive data exposure.