US-Iran Economic Pressure: Trump announced a “most crushing” “economic D-Day” against Iran, warning any country aiding Tehran via finance, business, airports, or government entities will face “tremendous” economic consequences, including moves targeting oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, and front companies. Argentina Road-Fund Scrutiny: A federal judge in La Plata demanded urgent reports on SisVial road-fund spending after low execution rates and a large cash balance raised questions about how fuel-tax money is used. Migration of Health Workers: Nigeria’s health workers’ union urged government action to curb young doctors and nurses leaving for better pay and mentorship, warning it could weaken regional healthcare systems. Nepal Foreign Aid Bottleneck: Nepal’s finance minister said grants are shrinking and concessional loan terms are worsening, while lawmakers flagged delays and weak accounting that block reimbursement of foreign-aid projects. Malaysia Digital Trade Rules: Malaysia will review new investment applicants after MITI flagged firms using warehouses and transit without delivering jobs or economic benefits, amid concerns about cheap cross-border platform imports. SEZ Jobs Push (South Africa): SEZs must drive provincial job creation, industrialization, and skills academies, with CEOs held to stronger employment outcomes. Armenia Trade & Reform: Armenia approved its 2026–2031 program and reported EU export growth of over 80% in H1 2026, alongside renewed Armenia-Germany economic cooperation.