UK Labour Leadership Shake-Up: Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win boosts his bid to challenge Keir Starmer, with Burnham signaling he’d avoid “crude” DWP cuts while keeping the state pension triple lock. Fuel & Inflation Relief: Pakistan withdrew emergency fuel conservation and austerity steps after US-Iran détente, while India’s finance and trade officials push ahead on tariff hurdles for the US FTA. Farm Income Support: India’s PM-KISAN released its 23rd instalment—Rs 18,880 crore to nearly 9.44 crore farmers—keeping direct cash transfers central to rural stability. Trade Diversification Push: South Sudan’s trade forum targets reducing oil-only exports, and Kazakhstan-Afghanistan talks aim to lift bilateral trade toward $3 billion. Geopolitics Meets Markets: Iran accelerates petroleum exports after partial sanctions relief tied to a US-Iran ceasefire MOU, even as experts warn of deeper domestic strain. Energy Transition Policy: Scottish Renewables urges clearer tidal-stream policy to help projects like MeyGen scale. Local Governance & Migration: South Africa denies a June 30 migrant exit deadline and highlights voter-registration gaps ahead of local elections. Economic Outlook Watch: France’s central bank warns heatwaves could weigh on growth, while India’s parliament panel adds a review of evolving economic conditions amid global uncertainty.