Digital Transformation: Malaysia launched its Malaysia Digital 2030 plan, aiming to grow the digital economy to 30% of GDP, create 500,000 high-value jobs, and move 95% of government services online by 2030. Clean Aviation Fuel: KBR will provide licensing and FEED for a Singapore Jurong Island SAF plant, targeting up to 100,000 tons of SAF annually. Energy Storage for Grid Stability: Envision Energy signed to supply a 660MWh battery system for South Africa’s Naos-1 hybrid solar project, designed for dispatchable power and wheeling across the national grid. Sport & Global Expansion: The Asian Dueball Federation named Omar Al Marzooqi as president to push the sport across Asia, while Abu Dhabi’s jiu-jitsu scene gets a Latin America sponsorship boost via a new MoU. Extreme Heat & Wildfires: Southeastern Europe remains on alert after a record heatwave drove excess deaths and sparked new wildfires, including a red alert in Croatia. World Cup Shock: Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 with a stoppage-time winner, booking a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands or Morocco. AI-Driven Restructuring: British American Tobacco plans 5,500 job cuts and more outsourcing as it streamlines operations under its Fit2Win push. Safety & Health: Hawaiʻi’s new law lets pre-licensed therapists bill insurance while completing training, aiming to stem a shortage of mental health professionals.