UN Security Council Showdown: US Ambassador Mike Waltz sharply rebuked Iran at an emergency UN session, citing alleged attacks on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf and urging freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Bahrain’s FM Abdullatif Al Zayani briefing the council. Local Consumer Protection: Bahrain’s Industry and Commerce Ministry shut a Capital Governorate outlet for unjustified price hikes on essential foods, plus shelf-price and checkout discrepancies, warning of “zero tolerance” and urging public reports. Cultural Heritage Rules: Bahrain plans new signs and stricter no-trespassing notices banning feeding stray dogs at UNESCO-listed Dilmun burial mounds, with supervised removal teams to protect heritage sites. Gems & Sustainability: Danat reported testing over 32m pearls and gemstones since 2017 and released its 2025 Sustainability and GHG reports, linking lab work to marine biodiversity and responsible operations. Private Sector Voice: Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry approved reforms to restructure sectoral committees and expand the Bahrain-Jordan Joint Business Council to unlock trade and investment. Smart Cities & Recycling: Bahrain is studying smart reverse vending machines that pay instant reward points for recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans, drawing on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh model. Regional Security Cooperation: CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper held talks in Manama with senior officials from 12 countries to strengthen defense cooperation and keep commerce flowing through Hormuz.