Digital Economy & AI: India is ranked the world’s fifth most digitalised economy in 2026 and fourth in an AI index, with 26% of global AI users—while gaps remain in private investment, compute infrastructure and AI commercialisation. Public Health & Prevention: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health launched a hand-hygiene and infection-prevention campaign with WHO support, training thousands of healthcare workers; WHO also flags floodwaters as a disease-spread risk. Health Policy & Care Access: Warwickshire approved a five-year health strategy targeting housing, education and employment drivers of inequality; in the U.S., more veterans qualify for VA care under the PACT Act, with enrollment help at a local VetFest. Elections, Politics & Security: Georgia’s opposition leader says Russia ties are deepening under the “Dream” government; Kenya faces scrutiny over a U.S. health partnership amid Ebola-preparedness questions. Business & Local Economy: Summer-ready workplace safety tips hit the UK; Colorado counties use property-tax rebates to support childcare providers, showing politics can directly reshape affordability. Health News: A small trial suggests melatonin may help night-shift workers repair DNA damage, but larger studies are needed. Leadership & Health: White House physician memo says Trump is in “excellent health” after his annual checkup.