Lebanon’s financial justice: Former central bank governor Riad Salameh was arrested in Beirut after failing to appear for questioning, in a case tied to Banque du Liban transactions and securities purchases involving Bank Audi-linked holdings. Lebanon’s return-to-home strain: UN agencies warn that damage to southern Lebanon’s water systems is disrupting safe drinking water for 700,000+ returnees, raising health risks and hitting agriculture and livelihoods as hundreds of thousands remain displaced. Southern Lebanon security and infrastructure: Reports say Israeli operations intensified across southern Lebanon, including heavy engineering demolitions in border towns and continued surveillance over Beirut and nearby areas, raising new risks for civilians and local services. Regional shipping pressure: The US and Iran escalation cycle continues to rattle trade routes, with Trump threatening more strikes and renewed attacks reported in the Strait of Hormuz—an issue that directly affects Lebanon’s wider logistics and energy costs. Food safety noise (Lebanon County, PA): A Pennsylvania restaurant inspection roundup flagged issues at Mt Gretna Lake & Beach (black “matter” on an ice scoop, rodent evidence) and a sanitizer residual shortfall at Porch & Pantry.