GLOBAL REPORT

Executive Summary Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Aden has escalated, marking the fourth oil‑tanker hijacking in 24 hours, raising immediate energy‑security risks. The World Bank projects a 24 % surge in global energy prices driven by ongoing Middle‑East conflict. ConsentFix v3 OAuth

Executive Summary Escalating Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed 41 civilians in 24 hours, breaching a declared cease‑fire and raising regional destabilisation risk. The World Bank forecasts a 24 % rise in global energy prices in 2026 driven by the Iran‑US war

1. Executive Summary Middle East escalation intensifies: 2,600+ deaths in Lebanon since March despite ceasefire; 12+ killed in last 24 hours alone Energy markets face 24% price surge forecast per World Bank due to Iran war impacts on OPEC structure

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Iran-US Military Escalation: US Congress faces war powers deadline as military operations continue despite ceasefire claims; 61% of US public opposes Iran war, creating domestic political pressure. Strait of Hormuz Critical Risk: US warns shippers against tolls;

1. Executive Summary Middle East conflict escalation: 17 killed in Israeli Lebanon strikes, 22 vessels seized from Gaza flotilla, oil at $126.41/brent with 24% energy price surge forecast for 2026 US markets diverge: S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Middle East escalation intensifies: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 9+ people despite ceasefire; US Central Command preparing strike options on Iran with Hegseth testimony before Congress Energy markets at critical inflection: Oil prices hit highest levels since

1. Executive Summary US-Iran military strike probability at 78% within 72 hours following $2.8 billion in US equipment destroyed and Central Command deployment preparations Energy prices forecast to surge 24% in 2026 as Middle East conflict intensifies and UAE exits

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Iran-Iraq Conflict Escalation: US military equipment worth $2.8 billion destroyed; oil prices sustained at $100/barrel with World Bank forecasting 24% surge in energy prices for 2026 Technology Security Crisis: Multiple active zero-day exploits including cPanel CVE-2026-41940 (authentication

1. Executive Summary Oil prices exceed $120/barrel as Iran war intensifies with Strait of Hormuz blockade confirmed by 8+ sources across geopolitical and commodity intelligence. UAE announces OPEC departure during global energy crisis, fundamentally restructuring global energy governance with US

1. Executive Summary Oil prices surge above $118 amid extended Iran blockade, with World Bank forecasting 24% energy price increase cascading through global markets UAE exits OPEC in historic structural shift, positioning United States as new swing producer with Qatar-sized