Iran Sanctions Escalation: The US is pushing a “new phase” of economic pressure on Iran, warning allies and China to join in a bid to “collapse” Tehran, while Iran calls the move “economic terrorism” and says it will plan to withstand “unjust sanctions.” Markets & Policy Spillovers: Global trading stayed mixed as bond-market uncertainty and US bond-buyback plans fed inflation worries, with investors watching how far financial pressure can go without triggering broader instability. UK Growth & Risk: The ABI urged the UK government to use commercial insurers earlier to back infrastructure and resilience, arguing risk-management capacity can unlock investment. Nigeria’s Economic Reality Check: Nigeria’s revenue surge is highlighted as a “revolution,” but analysis warns nominal gains won’t automatically translate into a bigger economy—raising questions about resource governance. Trade & Diplomacy: Indonesia and China agreed to expand trade beyond $167bn, while Nigeria-UAE ties hit about $5bn in 2025 as CEPA talks move forward. EU Trade Rules: China criticized EU foreign-subsidies rules tied to JD.com, arguing the information demands are excessive and could distort competition. South Korea Integrity vs Confidence: South Korea’s president pushed higher public-sector integrity standards as the stock rout and investor trust issues intensify. Tax Relief Proposal: Vietnam floated a 30% income tax cut for small businesses and households to ease pressure and support growth.