Strait of Hormuz Truce: The US and Iran agreed to pause mutual attacks “for now” and resume technical talks in Doha on Tuesday, with officials saying vessels can move freely—after days of strikes that threatened the interim MoU and raised fresh shipping and oil-supply concerns. Maritime Oversight: A new report flags livestock carriers as the worst-performing ship category in port state control, citing ageing converted vessels, high detention rates and persistent deficiencies—an issue regulators can’t ignore. Swiss Industry & Automation: ABB will supply an integrated drive system for Guangxi Jianhui Paper’s PM8 line in China, aiming for large-scale, lower-carbon packaging paper output by Q4 2026. Swiss Climate Risk: Swiss Re Institute warns extreme heat is now a major Swiss risk, stressing adaptation for homes, workplaces and insurers as “hot” days rise. Tech Regulation (Geneva): UN/WP.29 approved a global autonomous-driving technical regulation in Geneva, with China co-leading—potentially speeding up robotaxi deployment. Food & Health Supply: Europe’s heatwave is straining agriculture and livestock, while Swiss Re and other signals point to cascading pressure on food and energy chains. Textiles & Sustainability: Intertextile Shanghai’s Econogy Hub spotlights bio-based, recycled and traceable materials for next-gen apparel sourcing. Fintech/Insurance: BizCover’s broker tool adds Zurich ML product for SME management liability coverage. Pharma Pipeline: Zambon and Amneal report a positive CHMP opinion for Hopledo® in Parkinson’s with motor fluctuations. AI Caution: BIS warns the AI investment boom could face downside risks, drawing parallels to past exuberance cycles.