AI Infrastructure & Big Tech Spending: Meta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana “Hyperion” data center to 5GW, lifting committed investment past $50bn and adding over 1,000 jobs, with major local infrastructure upgrades. Market Volatility & Energy: Oil jumped after renewed US-Iran strikes and the Strait of Hormuz blockade/toll announcement, while Asian stocks slid and chip names were hit. Housing Finance: Lloyds backed smaller UK social housing providers with £500m in new long-term finance, building on a £200m push to boost affordable supply. Foreign Investment Policy: Bangladesh’s telecom/IT minister said the government is working on a friendlier environment for foreign investors via a competitive tax regime and incentives, alongside affordability pushes for digital services. Regulatory Crackdown: Albania’s central bank shut 83 currency exchange shops for weak identity checks and poor record-keeping, cutting licensed shops for the first time in a decade. Investor Protection & Litigation: Delaware’s Supreme Court trimmed a $16m fee award in a SpaceX share dispute, while multiple securities class-action deadlines and probes continue across public markets. Clean Energy Budgeting: Assam earmarked INR 77,353 crore for renewables, storage, and clean mobility in its 2026-27 budget, including pumped storage and battery projects. Corporate Governance Watch: An activist investor triggered a probe after allegations of coordinated, undisclosed trades tied to DGR Global’s founder/CEO.