Media livelihoods: Malaysia’s journalists are turning to side hustles—like a coffee catering business—to cope with shifting media work and rising living costs. Regional politics: Kosovo heads to a snap parliamentary election again after parties failed to agree on a president, deepening a governance deadlock that’s hit the economy. Gender rule in court: Kenya’s High Court rejected a plan to dissolve Parliament over failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, spotlighting how constitutional promises get stuck in politics. Middle East diplomacy: Pakistan’s interior minister arrives in Tehran for talks tied to Islamabad’s mediation between Iran and the US, with border security and tension-reduction on the agenda. Energy and food prices: Pakistan faces a severe irrigation water shortage at Sukkur Barrage, threatening Kharif crops and exposing governance strains. Trade and costs: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 excise-duty clause could slash up to a third of Sh350bn in EAC trade by removing partner-state exemptions. Aviation climate push: IATA says SAF production is still tiny—about 0.8% of aviation fuel in 2026—despite net-zero targets. Tech supply chains: China’s optical modules and chip exports are powering global AI infrastructure buildout. Business and global links: Philippine Airlines is set to join Oneworld, expanding Southeast Asia’s reach in the alliance. Crime case: A Nadi businessman faces court over alleged importation of 2.6 tonnes of cocaine into Fiji.