US Travel Alert: The US State Department issued a worldwide security warning for Americans, citing “potential for unforeseen escalation” as tensions with Iran rise, with possible flight cancellations and airspace closures. Strait of Hormuz Shockwaves: Renewed US-Iran fighting has pushed oil prices higher and kept Gulf shipping on edge, with CENTCOM reporting another night of strikes aimed at reducing threats to commercial vessels. Dhofar Tourism by Air: Oman Air signed with Fun & Sun to expand direct Russia–Dhofar links, resuming Moscow–Salalah flights in September (2 weekly, rising to 5) and adding Kazan and Yekaterinburg routes; a Kazakhstan–Dhofar programme starts Oct 20. Khareef Visitor Boost: Dhofar opened Atin Square and Shaat Viewpoint for the season, adding family-friendly spaces, trails and panoramic lookout facilities. Oman Hospitality Numbers: Q1 2026 hotel revenues in Oman rose 8.4% to about $222m, driven by stronger room revenues even as guest volumes dipped. Road Safety: ROP reported a fatal crash in Dhofar where four citizens died, and also stopped two drivers for speeding above 200km/h. Labour Abuse Case: A Hyderabad woman, Shabnam Begum, alleges abuse and unpaid work after a housemaid job in Muscat; the Indian Embassy says it is coordinating for her return.