Industrial Safety in Oran: A severe electrical fire in a 10-storey residential building in Oued Tlelat, Oran Province, escalated through electrical shafts and triggered a gas explosion, injuring 23 people; civil protection and security forces responded overnight and transferred victims to hospital for treatment. Health & Environment Link: A June 3 review in The Open Biochemistry Journal assessed 16 traditional medicinal plants used for diabetes, finding they may act on gut digestion, insulin signaling, and oxidative stress—but also stressing that clinical studies are still largely missing. Climate/Weather Readiness: With heavy rain and storm risks flagged for the region, residents are urged to prepare—especially around flooding and pump performance ahead of downpours. Local Industry Push: Algeria plans to strengthen its automotive supply chain as used-car and parts prices rise, backing new manufacturing projects in Batna and Tissemsilt to produce vehicle bodies, interior plastics, and spare parts. Energy Disruption Watch: China’s sudden helium export ban (starting July 10) tightens global supplies; Algeria is listed among helium suppliers, highlighting how geopolitical shocks can ripple into everyday materials.