Global Trade Resilience: WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says trade is still holding up despite tariffs and war shocks, with 72% of goods moving under WTO most-favoured-nation terms. Onchain Finance: S&P Global Ratings launched a Vault Risk Assessment for blockchain lending vaults as deposits near $10B, aiming to add independent risk transparency. Health Cooperation: Saudi Arabia-backed medical outreach in Kano highlights how international partnerships are boosting access to surgeries and specialist care. Smart Cities & Investment: Hebei Province is pitching Xiong’an’s AI-run smart-city model and manufacturing hubs to attract foreign investors. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: A Philippines coastal project blending Dutch water know-how with local nature-based solutions is drawing ASEAN and European interest. Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: Cape Town International Airport won an Africa MICE award as international routes expand, with major seat growth expected. Education Focus: World Teachers’ Day spotlights a global teacher shortage, with UNESCO warning gaps threaten universal education goals. Space Education: A UK school plans a direct radio link with the ISS via ARISS, turning STEM learning into a live global moment. Global Culture & Media: A+E Global Media hired distribution veteran Chris Stewart, while Hong Kong’s bars made the World’s 50 Best Bars extended list ahead of the top-50 reveal.