Lebanon–Armenia Tech Links: Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met Armenia’s Nicolas Rouhana to discuss cooperation to strengthen Lebanon’s high-tech sector and connect startups, investors, and tech companies. Energy Infrastructure for Lebanon’s Region: Indiana regulators approved eminent-domain authority and a new ownership structure for major power-line projects tied to the LEAP Research and Innovation District, including lines feeding large Meta and Eli Lilly facilities—an example of how fast growth demands grid upgrades. AI, Health, and Workforce Pressure: Dartmouth Health faced scrutiny after eliminating roles and canceling hundreds of vacant positions, raising questions about transparency and how large institutions handle layoffs. Digital Security in Bahrain: Bahrain’s events calendar highlights a cybersecurity CTF challenge, pointing to growing hands-on STEM and security learning. STEM Talent Spotlight (Lebanon-linked): A young doctor story highlights Iqbal Al-Assaad, a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, now recognized for pediatric electrophysiology work. Regional Diplomacy Framework: Rajji also discussed framework agreement implementation with the US, focusing on Israel’s withdrawal and restricting weapons to the Lebanese state. Tech and Society: A Leeds protest targeted Palantir over claims it supports Israel with AI tech, reflecting rising public pressure on defense-linked software.