Global Energy & Sanctions: Oil prices slipped ahead of a U.S. push for tougher Iran sanctions, with markets bracing for an “economic D-Day” and warnings of wider fallout. Infrastructure Delivery: South Africa’s Infrastructure South Africa says it will publish quarterly updates on projects in its “Construction Book,” aiming for clearer progress from budget to delivery. Green Growth: SCO countries are leaning on clean-energy and practical environmental projects—renewables, electric buses, and waste-to-power—to keep development on track. Conservation Accountability: Prince Harry stepped down from the board of African Parks after the charity admitted human rights abuses by rangers, while saying he remains a supporter of its mission. AI & UN Governance: China and the UN co-hosted a dialogue on AI and human development, framing AI governance around openness, risk awareness, and people-centered goals. Public Health: A new U.S. school-by-school vaccination database shows measles susceptibility among kindergartners has risen since 2019 as exemptions climb. Digital Identity & Finance: In the Philippines, banks are accelerating National ID integration for onboarding and verification, with AI and automation used to reduce friction while keeping checks robust. Tech & Manufacturing: Scotland approved a £4.74m “Tech Terrace” development near Glasgow Airport to support advanced manufacturing firms, with construction targeted to start this autumn.