Ras Laffan LNG Blast: QatarEnergy-linked LNG operations were hit by an explosion at Ras Laffan that killed at least 13, including 12 Indians, and injured 66; Qatar says it was a technical incident during restart, while India’s MEA coordinates repatriation and Prime Minister Modi thanked Qatar’s Emir and Amir for condolences. LNG Recovery Plan: Qatar’s PM told the Financial Times production should return to normal “within a few weeks,” as the country also stresses the need for a US-Iran hotline to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Mediation & GCC-EU: Qatar highlighted its mediation role in Rome, calling for stronger GCC-EU cooperation and discussing defense cooperation frameworks. US-Iran Talks Fallout: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz said Iran’s ballistic missile program is not part of the Islamabad MoU, as US-Iran technical work continues and a new Lebanon deconfliction mechanism is reported to exclude Israel. Digital Governance: Qatar’s MoCI warned the public about fake links to government services, while the Awqaf ministry announced ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. Economy & Skills: Qatar ranked top regionally and among the world’s top five for economic resilience, and the education ministry launched a digital transformation scholarship track aimed at AI, cybersecurity, data and cloud skills. Public Safety: MOI said 25 people were arrested after a viral Dafna restaurant altercation. Aviation: Qatar Airways will end Airbus A380 flights to Australia, including Sydney. Sports & Society: Qatar’s sports minister visited injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone, and a Qatar Olympic Day event focused on advancing women and girls’ rights and safety in sport.