Nuclear Education Boom: China debuted at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, winning 1 gold and 3 silvers, while Pakistan also took home a gold and three silvers and Saudi Arabia topped the medal table with four awards—showing growing global momentum for nuclear science talent. Energy & Industry Policy: Pakistan sanctioned Rs10 billion for textiles and apparel plus other export sectors via duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes, aiming to boost liquidity and competitiveness. Circular Packaging Push: The UK Packaging Pact named chairs for five industry expert groups covering reuse/refill, circular infrastructure, and data harmonization—geared toward scaling circular packaging across sectors. Food & Health Science: A Nature Communications study finds short-term animal-product restriction can rapidly shift human proteogenomic profiles, pointing to fast molecular effects of diet. Digital Innovation in Africa: Nigeria and Ghana are moving toward joint digital innovation and tech-led industrial growth, with Nigeria’s NASENI spotlighting local manufacturing, renewable energy, digital tech, and skills. Fusion Fuel Options: TAE Technologies signed a prospective helium-3 supply agreement with Black Moon Energy, expanding potential fuel-cycle flexibility ahead of its planned Da Vinci plant.