Space & Sovereignty: Isar Aerospace successfully launched its 28-metre Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya spaceport, deploying five satellites in a milestone for Europe’s private launch capability. Energy-Intensive Industry Stress: A gas shortage is pushing Bangladesh’s ceramics sector to the brink, with production down to about 35% capacity and exports disrupted as factories shut lines or run at a fraction of output. EV Supply Chain R&D: Hyundai Mobis opened a 32,000 sqm EV powertrain R&D center in Cheonan, targeting next-gen motors, inverters and integrated drive systems to speed electrification. Auto Jobs & Restructuring: Jaguar Land Rover is preparing voluntary redundancies, with up to 4,000 roles at risk over two years as it seeks about £1.7bn in savings amid sales pressure, a cyber-attack and tariffs. Industrial Materials Innovation: Godavari Biorefineries says the European Patent Office granted a patent for a biodegradable biofiller that can partially replace carbon black in rubber reinforcement, including tires. Robotics & Regulation: At IFA Berlin, eufy’s wire-free S2 Max robot mower drew attention for large-yard edge trimming, but US entry may be constrained by new FCC rules on advanced ground robots. Trade & Compliance Leverage: The EU warned Pakistan that GSP+ access will hinge on measurable implementation on human rights, labour, environment and governance, not just legislation. Security & Shipping Claims: COSCO denied allegations it used hidden equipment to spy on military communications, rejecting claims tied to Beijing’s intelligence collection.