Gold Shock: India’s government raised gold and silver import duties to 15%, triggering a sharp retail jump and fresh panic buying as MCX futures swung wildly. Aviation Connectivity: Malaysia’s Sarawak is weighing new international routes— including possible direct flights to Miri—and also mapping intra-state links, with new services targeted from Q3 2027. UAE Infrastructure Push: Abu Dhabi unveiled a unified infrastructure governance framework to speed approvals and coordinate projects across 14 government entities. UN Under Pressure: A US judge temporarily blocked sanctions on UN Gaza expert Francesca Albanese, citing free-speech protections. Global Diplomacy: BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India for talks amid wider geopolitical friction. Regional Housing Plan: New Zealand’s Western Bay of Plenty councils signed a 10-year regional deal aimed at unlocking housing and infrastructure investment. Conflict Watch: UN rights chief Volker Türk demanded independent probes into reported Nigerian and Chadian airstrike civilian deaths. Tech Governance: A survey finds many firms track AI identities—but governance gaps remain as AI agents gain access to enterprise systems.