Urban Transport Push (Vietnam): Hanoi is starting construction on five metro lines at once (June 22), a major shift toward coordinated, faster delivery of an integrated rail network under its 2021–2030 masterplan. Trade & Industry (Egypt–South Africa): Egypt and South Africa discussed expanding trade and industrial cooperation, including automotive manufacturing, pharmaceuticals approvals, and logistics, with plans for a framework tied to SACU and cumulative rules of origin. Energy Exports (UAE): Dubai’s DEWA launched “DEWA International,” a wholly owned subsidiary to develop energy and water projects globally and export Dubai’s infrastructure model. Digital Trade (Philippines): The Philippines aims to fully roll out its National Single Window via the NSW-ITFP by the end of the Marcos administration, with onboarding of 77 agencies ramping up. Grid Modernization (US): Nitride Global and OmniPower signed an MOU to commercialize HVDC grid solutions using next-gen semiconductor and advanced packaging tech. Cybersecurity (Kenya): Parliament approved Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate national cyber policy, operations, and enforcement. Climate & Power (US): PNNL, Fervo Energy and NVIDIA are building an AI-driven digital twin to speed enhanced geothermal development. Human Rights (Bangladesh): Rights groups urge Bangladesh to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission Bill, warning it would weaken independence and investigative power. Regional Finance (West Africa): AfDB became the first external shareholder in EBID, investing $30m equity plus a $70m credit line focused on projects like renewable energy. Heatwave Disruption (Europe): A Sahara-driven “heat dome” pushed temperatures near 40C, triggering alerts, transport disruption, and wildlife strain. Sports (Tunisia–World Cup): Tunisia’s new coach Herve Renard couldn’t stop heavy defeats, with Japan routing Tunisia 4-0 after a 5-1 loss to Sweden.