Energy & Inflation Watch: US retail diesel prices hit a record $5.85 a gallon as a refined-products crunch—linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure—threatens fresh inflation pressure. Sanctions & Iran Links: The US Treasury sanctioned Turkey’s Golden Global Bank, alleging it helped Iran’s IRGC Quds Force access the global financial system via correspondent banking. Health Access & Closures: Minnesota’s North Memorial Health is set to be acquired by Sanford Health after financial strain, while St. Paul’s community clinic closures raise concerns about access for people without stable housing or transport. Public Health Infrastructure: Sabah, Malaysia, is pushing a major health upgrade plan with billions in funding for hospitals, clinics, digital systems, and medical equipment to reach interior and island communities. Tech & Manufacturing: Penang’s SkyGate NHJ Technology opened a precision engineering plant, and new partnerships in robotics and AI aim to speed up edge computing and collaborative robot development. Food Security & Soil: Experts urged urgent action on Africa’s soil health crisis, warning degraded cropland threatens productivity and food systems. Governance & Youth: Uzbekistan hosted the 12th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, focusing on rights, justice, digital rights, climate resilience, and youth employment. Environment & Community: MTN Ghana and the Ghana Wildlife Society ran a biodiversity walk promoting small actions to cut plastic use.