Mine Action & Safety: Three Syrian soldiers were injured in Raqqa’s Tal Abyad area when a mine exploded during clearance work in Al-Hurriya, underscoring how unexploded ordnance still threatens people years after the war. Tech-Enabled Finance: Syria’s Central Bank says the market is ready for electronic banking and fintech, linking digital transformation to stronger oversight and financial stability. Cross-Border Investment: Syria and Lebanon held a Beirut investment forum focused on reconstruction, transport, and trade, with officials calling for better border crossings, banking capacity, and institutional cooperation. Energy & Daily Life: Syria’s al-Tabiyah/“Conoco” gas plant repairs are reported as moving toward production, while fuel price hikes in Damascus have triggered widespread protests and higher transport costs. Humanitarian Tech Transfer: Ukraine and Syria signed an agreement to boost mine clearance, including training Syrian specialists and sharing surveying and detection technologies. Archaeology & Heritage: A newly identified cuneiform fragment at Hattuşa adds lines to a copy of the Treaty of Kadesh, including protections for people fleeing across borders. AI Governance at the UN: UN chief Antonio Guterres urged AI “superpowers” to open dialogue and transparency channels as the technology race accelerates.