UK Economy & Investment: Liberal Democrats’ Daisy Cooper says a new EU single-market/customs-union/defence deal would “reverse Brexit damage” and keep start-ups in Britain by cutting barriers to investment, innovation and skills. India Farm Welfare: PM Modi’s push for farmers’ incomes and social security is highlighted through the PM-KMY pension scheme, now in its seventh year, aimed at small and marginal farmers. EU Banking: EU officials in Dublin argue banks need bigger scale and deeper capital markets to compete with the US, warning that political friction still blocks cross-border consolidation. AI & Industrial Policy: China’s central bank adviser says AI could worsen supply-demand imbalance unless consumption rises and balance sheets are repaired; in the US, Trump announces an “AI Force” and an AI coordinator while resisting broad AI curbs. Global Shocks & Energy: Fiji secures a $210m ADB package to cushion fuel/food shocks and strengthen disaster readiness as growth forecasts soften. Local Governance & Services: Spain’s turnaround is credited to exports, labour-market reforms and investment; France faces a debt-to-GDP jump toward 121.7% in 2027, driven by persistent deficits. Digital Economy Backlash: US cities face rising opposition to data centers, with moratoriums spreading as communities worry about costs and impacts. Youth & Skills: Pakistan’s ACCA urges governance and transparent reporting to close fiscal gaps, while India’s youth-focused push stresses skills keeping pace with a changing economy.