Philippines Budget Push: Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet approved the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program, seeking P7.2 trillion for Congress, while warning of tight fiscal space and mandatory spending pressures. Philippines Accountability Fight: House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment narrative, arguing lawmakers can’t “pick” which constitutional duties to prioritize. India Clean Energy Finance: The World Bank approved an $890m package for India’s rooftop solar push, aiming to cut household costs and create 1.7m jobs. Libya Power-Sharing Test: A dispute over appointing a new head of Libya’s General Intelligence Service is escalating into a broader institutional crisis over whether legal rules or political bargaining govern. US-Iran Tensions and Oil: Oil prices edged up as diplomacy continues amid Strait of Hormuz supply fears and renewed attacks. US Security Case: DOJ charged eight men in a plot targeting a UFC event at the White House with drones and snipers. Gaza Aid Worker Killed: An aid worker who organized World Cup screenings in Gaza was killed in an Israeli strike, underscoring how the tournament is becoming a flashpoint. UK Politics and Governance: MPs urged a televised national climate emergency briefing as heatwaves intensify, while a union warned Labour MPs that donation caps could threaten union funding. Digital Finance: Circle won final OCC approval to launch a federally supervised digital-currency bank, signaling a push to move stablecoin infrastructure onto mainstream financial rails.