US Politics & Health: President Trump’s physician says he’s in “excellent health” after a recent physical, but public questions linger about why he received a CT angiography of the heart. US Congress: Lawmakers are set for a summer sprint on energy and environment policy as permitting reform and budget bills compete for attention. UK Politics: A new batch of documents on Lord Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment is due, keeping scrutiny on links to ministers and advisers. South Africa Politics: Liam Jacobs has returned to the Democratic Alliance after defecting to the Patriotic Alliance, signaling fresh realignments ahead of local elections. Malaysia Governance: Sultan Ibrahim urged politicians to avoid provocation around royalty, race and religion, and warned against social media slander amplified by AI. Business & Economy: OECD data says industrial subsidies—especially from China—are reshaping global manufacturing and raising tariff tensions. Health & Inequality: New research warns weight-loss drugs could widen UK health gaps unless affordable healthy food and support are built in. Public Health Campaigns: Qatar and other health agencies marked World No Tobacco Day and World Hypertension Day with prevention and education drives. Development & Jobs: Ghana’s NDPC chief proposes a “3D Growth” model that tracks GDP, employment, and wage gains together. Environment & Science: A UN-backed Congo Basin assessment calls for urgent investment and coordinated action to protect the region’s ecosystems. Regional Business Growth: Australia appointed a new CEO for Pacific business councils, aiming to deepen trade and investment links across the region.