Energy Security: A gas pipeline explosion near Syria’s Tishreen Thermal Power Plant has forced three major power stations offline, slashing grid capacity and triggering longer scheduled outages across Damascus and southern provinces, as firefighters and civil defense teams assess damage. Infrastructure Under Pressure: The Kurdish National Council condemned a string of sabotage and attacks on energy assets and workers, citing incidents including pipeline blasts in Deir Ez-Zour and the Damascus countryside plus a deadly bus attack on electricity company staff. Local Violence: Gunmen killed seven and wounded four after opening fire on a civilian bus in Homs province, with authorities launching investigations amid fears of renewed instability. Recovery Funding: UN envoy Claudio Cordone urged donors to turn political support for Syria into practical reconstruction funding, warning Israeli operations in the south are undermining stability and state recovery efforts. Finance & Trade Links: The UAE Central Bank and Syria’s Central Bank signed a cooperation MoU to deepen financial and technical ties, while reports also point to growing Syria-China trade and investment interest. Aviation Shock With Regional Spillover: A Flydubai cockpit attack attempt involving an Omani co-pilot has reignited scrutiny of aviation security across the region, with implications for business travel and cross-border connectivity.