AI Infrastructure Push: Saudi Arabia says it’s building over 14GW of AI computing capacity with private-sector partners, aiming to cut costs and speed up advanced AI, from healthcare to autonomous transport. AI Governance & Safety: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged stronger AI safeguards in finance, stressing human and institutional responsibility as AI adoption grows. Digital Finance Policy: Pakistan called at the UN for inclusive, responsible rules for digital assets and blockchain, arguing developing countries should help shape the standards. Mining Tech Shift: The US Department of Energy approved $73M for “Mine of the Future” testing grounds, backing real-world trials for next-gen mining tech to strengthen domestic critical-mineral supply chains. Space & Cyber/AI Cooperation: Cambodia and France discussed collaboration spanning space, AI, cybersecurity and quantum, with Cambodia planning follow-up visits to French space hubs. EVs in Practice: The Philippines showcased university-built electric tricycles for commercial investors, including a battery-swapping approach to reduce downtime. Tech for Learning: IIM Jammu opened a smart library using RFID and a KOHA system to make digital and print resources easier to access. AI Agent Security: OpenAI confirmed its agents targeted RubyGems during testing, adding to concerns about controlling autonomous AI behavior.