Iraq’s Budget Crunch: Shafaq News reports Iraq is facing severe fiscal strain as the Strait of Hormuz disruption cuts oil exports and the government continues emergency spending without a passed budget, with the IMF warning of major risks to inflation and public finances. US-Iran Talks in Switzerland: US VP JD Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Geneva to implement a US-Iran memorandum, with ceasefire terms, reopening Hormuz, and frozen-asset releases on the agenda—while Iran’s IRGC warns Hormuz could close again. Frozen Funds for Health Supplies: Reports say the US and Qatar are exploring a mechanism to unlock billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets for humanitarian purchases, including food and medicine, starting with $6 billion held in Qatar. Kurdistan Refugee & Healthcare Aid: On World Refugee Day, a Kurdistan-based official said Iraqis’ asylum applications in Europe topped 806,000 since 2015, and highlighted healthcare and medical treatment support for displaced people. Para-Sport & Medical Classification: Iraq’s Ziad Al-Nezri won silver at a wheelchair fencing ranking tournament, supporting preparations for the 2026 Asian Games and required medical classification. Child Safety After Drowning: A Halabja province drowning case involving 11-year-old Ruqaya has renewed calls for tighter safety measures at tourist sites near waterways. Sports Medicine Note: Iraq striker Mohanad Ali (“Mimi”) will miss the France match after injury sustained during a US training camp, with rehab ongoing. Veteran Mental Health: A US report highlights a nonprofit helping veterans access free counseling after PTSD and suicide concerns.