Energy & Investment Deals: Oman’s OQEP signed an MoU with Libya’s investment authority to expand joint oil-and-gas exploration and production cooperation. AI Corporate Restructuring: Baidu reorganized its MEG by merging commerce and e-commerce into a single “Big Commerce” unit while elevating digital human work—another step in its AI-native overhaul. Media M&A & Jobs: Hollywood workers and unions rallied against Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger as regulators review the deal and antitrust/labor challenges loom. Aviation Transition Reality Check: IATA says sustainable aviation fuel is still tiny—about 0.8% of aviation fuel use in 2026—calling for stronger policy and incentives to scale it. Energy Policy Backlash: West Virginia leaders praised Trump’s plan to repurpose up to $700M for coal plant upgrades under the Defense Production Act. Cost-of-Living Pressure: India raised domestic LPG cylinder prices by 29 rupees, adding to household budget strain. Data Center Boom: Global data center investment is projected to near $1.6T by 2030 as “AI factories” evolve into heavy industrial infrastructure. Local Business & Exports: Davao exported fresh MD2 pineapples to the UAE, highlighting expanding Philippine agribusiness export routes. Regional Trade Talks: Turkey and Bangladesh discussed an FTA and more Turkish investment, especially in textiles and special economic zones. Security & Disruption: Ukraine drone attacks hit the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum’s opening and closing days, underscoring geopolitical risk for investors.