Trade & Retail Disruption: Newport’s Malpas Road works are blamed for a reported 50% drop in trade for The Indian Cottage, with businesses forced into heavy discounting to avoid food waste. Energy & Cost Pressures: India’s finance ministry warns retail inflation could rise as fuel prices climb and monsoon rains look weak, while in the US Ameren Illinois customers face higher summer electricity supply rates starting Monday. Local Power Reliability: Oriental Mindoro’s grid improved after restored generation lifted reserve margins, though dependable capacity still lags contracted levels. Market Access & Growth: Muscat’s stock exchange will extend trading hours from Monday to boost liquidity and investor participation, and Spain’s olive oil sector is pushing deeper into China via supermarket and restaurant promotions. Business Expansion: Baazar Style Retail adds three Uttar Pradesh stores, taking its count to 276; Best Market plans its first Czech store in Prague next week. Oil & Consumer Relief: Dangote refinery cuts petrol and diesel gantry prices, aiming to ease downstream pressure. Crypto & Finance Mood: Iran’s stock market saw a historic all-share surge on improved expectations, while Bitcoin faces renewed selling pressure amid ETF outflows. Community & Compliance: Uganda-DR Congo border closure over Ebola is hitting border businesses hard, and authorities intercepted drug shipments in unclaimed inbound parcels at Manila’s mail exchange.