Syrian Heritage Recovery: A Syrian-American Jewish community leader says a historic “Chair of Elijah” stolen from Damascus’ Old City Jewish Quarter has been recovered, with local residents credited for helping track it down and return it. Israel–Lebanon Diplomacy Test: Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered 14-point framework agreement, but the first real challenge is whether Lebanon can extend state authority in the south while Hezbollah stays armed and rejects the deal. Defense Tech Watch: The US is set to approve $700M in GE F110 engines for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter testing, a major step as Turkey moves from early flight validation into more demanding performance trials. Quantum Computing in the Region’s Orbit: IQM was named a “Major Player” in IDC’s 2026 quantum vendor assessment, highlighting on-premises, institution-owned quantum infrastructure. Entrepreneurship for War-Affected Economies: UNIDO’s Bahrain office proposes an international BD40M fund to sustain startups and MSMEs in conflict-impacted countries, including Syria. Cybersecurity Signal: Reports describe new SharkLoader malware activity using lures tied to common software installers. Humanitarian Tech Angle: A trained rescue dog is credited with helping locate survivors after Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, underscoring how coordinated search-and-rescue tools save lives.