Semiconductor Push: Malaysia will boost high-value chip design under its 13th Malaysia Plan, offering “token access” to local firms to speed domestic IC capability. UN Nuclear Row: The IAEA says inspectors will visit Iran’s enrichment sites under a US-Iran interim deal, while Tehran says visits wait for a final agreement—amid fresh Lebanon-Israel strikes. Energy & Trade Shock: Oil prices slid back below pre-Iran-war levels as Hormuz traffic rose, while Germany’s storage industry plans an EU complaint over capacity-market rules that it says sideline batteries. EU Rules With Real-World Impact: EU deforestation rules are squeezing Thai rubber smallholders, and SingPost warns low-value parcel volumes to the EU may drop after new July customs duties. Global Energy Access: A UN report says 655 million people still lack electricity, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and electrification must triple to hit 2030 goals. Tech & Safety: UN-backed global rules for self-driving cars were adopted, setting common safety requirements. Cyber & AI Governance: UN and partners urge AI firms to disclose environmental impacts, as Kaspersky reports a 74% surge in advanced cyber threats. Human Rights: A UN commission accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank.