Energy & Infrastructure: Tamboran has begun gas commissioning of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility at Shenandoah South in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin, moving it toward first gas sales under a long-term take-or-pay deal with the Northern Territory. Mining & Processing: Solis Minerals kicked off diamond drilling at its Cinto copper project in Peru, targeting porphyry-style anomalies after strong channel results. Russia-Ukraine & Energy Diplomacy: Putin says Russia is ready to supply gas to Europe “now,” blaming U.S. sanctions for political delays, while warning of retaliation. Markets & Debt Stress: Global bond sell-offs intensified as yields climbed, with the U.S. 10-year topping 4.7% and higher rates pressuring mortgages and borrowing worldwide. AI & Fraud/Health: SEON partnered with Exist Software Labs to expand fraud prevention and AML across Southeast Asia; in Wisconsin, researchers are building an AI “digital mentor” for safer newborn intubation training. Tech/Policy: Britain launched a sovereign AI competition to fund demonstrators with UK start-ups, and Apple renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users amid Trump-Canada tariff fallout. Environment & Courts: A U.S. judge ordered a halt to a logging project in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest over Endangered Species Act violations involving Indiana bats. Trade & Food: Seafood Expo Asia opened in Singapore, signaling Asia’s growing role in seafood partnerships and processing innovation.