International Oil & Energy: Petrobras is pushing growth abroad, signing production-sharing contracts for eight offshore blocks in Côte d’Ivoire and weighing further investments in Mexico and Venezuela, while also expanding recent acquisitions in Namibia, South Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe. Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines and adding Air Express Algeria over serious safety concerns; the list also includes carriers from several countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Tech & Connectivity: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bringing built-in AI search and understanding to more African markets, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Sports & Youth Development: Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to the Abuja 2027 Africa Schools Games, with ANOCA coordination led by João Da Costa Manuel of São Tomé and Príncipe, as venue inspections and preparations continue. IP & Public Health: PATAM and Third World Network filed a third-party observation at ARIPO challenging a Gilead patent application on broad HIV compounds, arguing prior disclosure and questioning novelty and inventive step. Business & Travel (Consumer): Pelorus launched “Curious Minds,” a family travel concept that designs itineraries around children’s interests and profiles, aiming to boost nature learning and cultural engagement.