Global Energy & Markets: OPEC+ plans to raise August oil output by 188,000 bpd, easing crude prices and nudging Asian stocks mixed as traders watch Iran-related Strait of Hormuz talks. Media & Investment: ITV agreed a £1.6bn sale of its broadcasting and ITVX streaming business to Sky, with about £950m earmarked for shareholder cash returns and a long-term content supply deal. Energy Trade Infrastructure: ADNOC launched a global LNG marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi to streamline exports as it targets 47 mtpa by 2035. Regional Trade Links: Iran and Qatar resumed maritime trade after a five-month pause, with Iranian goods again accepted at Qatar’s Al Ruwais port. Business & Jobs Support: South Africa’s Limpopo avocado oil firm Ecovado won a Seeds of Change award to scale supply chains and cut rural food waste. Local Governance & Compliance: Victoria (Australia) unveiled a Hospitality Security Fund for grants toward security upgrades after crime attacks. Policy & Business Environment: Malaysia’s finance ministry said a tax exemption for TARC Education Foundation is conditional and only extended temporarily after conditions weren’t fully met. Corporate/Tech Growth: Anthropic is reportedly planning a major Australia data-center build worth about US$15bn to secure AI computing capacity. Trade & Diplomacy: Pakistan business leaders urged deeper, institutionalized economic ties with Iran via trade, energy and logistics. Legal/Politics: Philippines Senate began Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with allegations spanning misuse of funds, unexplained wealth, procurement issues, and alleged threats.