US-Iran Economic Pressure: Trump says Washington will hit Iran “hard economically,” with Treasury warning of “unprecedented” measures next week as talks stall and Tehran urges the US to leave the region. Wildfire Alerts: UK residents received a “very high risk” emergency alert urging people to stop any spark-making activity, including fireworks and barbecues, as drought and heat worsen conditions. Housing Infrastructure Boost (Canada): Alberta mayors welcomed new federal-provincial funding to accelerate homebuilding by backing water and wastewater infrastructure. Mali Justice Move: Mali’s transitional president pardoned a French national jailed for a destabilisation plot, while insisting the conviction stands and ordering his expulsion. Data Centers vs Communities (US): In the Chesapeake Bay region, residents and advocates push back on data-center growth over water and energy use, pointing to nondisclosure agreements that limit public visibility. Local Health Equity (India): India’s Bombay High Court ruled BMC community health volunteers must receive minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act. Property Tax Fight (Florida): Florida local officials are urging voters to understand the real costs of a property tax measure ahead of November. Regional Development (Southern Africa): SADC leaders urged faster industrialization and deeper regional trade to cut unemployment and food insecurity. Digital Economy (Pakistan): Pakistan’s digital payments and platforms are shifting toward profitability, signaling a move from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable unit economics. Public Safety Tech (US): Orange County earned a top national ranking for digital government, citing dashboards and cybersecurity upgrades.