US–Iran Talks: US VP JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrive in Switzerland for technical negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating and “technical elements” on the agenda. Sanctions & Finance: Iran’s president says $6B in frozen Iranian assets in Qatar will be released under a preliminary US–Iran arrangement tied to the talks. Cyber & Satellites: Cyprus meets Amazon leadership on Project Kuiper and broader cybersecurity cooperation, including data security and protection against cyberattacks. AI at Work: Verizon CEO Dan Schulman tells employees AI will replace a large share of customer-service roles, while many tech workers are spending nights and weekends learning new AI tools to stay competitive. Enterprise AI Infrastructure: A report highlights how AI demand is straining data centers and supply chains, pushing interest toward on-device and local compute. Healthcare AI in India: Punjab signs an MoU with CHRI to deploy AI-enabled ECG devices and AI stethoscopes for mass screenings in three districts. Energy Transition Funding (Malaysia): Tenaga Nasional’s RM2.5B sukuk for solar and hydro is oversubscribed five times, signaling strong appetite for bankable renewables. Tech Business Expansion (Uzbekistan): Korea-Uzbekistan forum spotlights incentives at IT Park and AI digital twin tools from Zyx Technology for smart city projects. Office Leasing (India): Tech Mahindra leases nearly 4 lakh sq ft in Hyderabad’s Aparna IT Hub for 10 years, underscoring ongoing demand for premium tech workspaces. Consumer Tech: Huawei launches WATCH Buds 2 in the UAE, blending a smartwatch with concealed wireless earbuds. AI & Politics: AI-linked super PACs ramp up ad spending in US congressional races, raising questions about tech giants’ influence as elections heat up.