UN Walkout: Nearly 70 countries’ delegations walked out or left seats vacant as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu began his UNGA address, with Oman among those reported absent, amid renewed global anger over Gaza and wider regional attacks. Aviation Pressure on Iran: Iran’s Mokhber warned that if sanctions block Iranian flights, “no country” in the region can operate flights freely; the US sanctions have already triggered flight suspensions by Oman and the UAE and broader aviation disruptions. Hormuz Diplomacy vs Hard Lines: Egypt urged US-Iran talks and de-escalation in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, while Saudi and UAE lobbying pushes Washington to keep sanctions and the naval blockade—complicating mediator efforts for talks in Oman. Shipping Costs Spike: In the Gulf of Oman, ship-to-ship crude transfers hit capacity as Saudi reroutes exports via Hormuz after a Red Sea pipeline disruption, tightening tanker availability and lifting VLCC rates. Oman Business & Finance: Oman’s Ministry of Housing launched London’s “Live Oman” exhibition to attract investment in urban projects, while Oman also appears in regional diplomacy and investment cooperation coverage. Regional Investment Deal: The Azerbaijan-Oman Joint Investment Fund will acquire a 25% non-voting stake in Azer-Turk Bank, with the agreement signed at AIIF 2026.