UK Public Finance Strain: UK borrowing jumped to £23.3bn in May, £5.6bn above OBR forecasts, pushing debt to 95.1% of GDP and raising risks for fiscal-rule compliance. Election Finance Fallout (US): Washington state Supreme Court upheld Meta’s $35m campaign finance penalty, citing repeated failures to disclose required ad records. Corporate/Deal Finance: Nigeria signed a €200m EIB financing deal via DBN to back SMEs, green energy and digital innovation, with at least 30% for women-led firms. Development & Resilience Finance (IsDB): IsDB annual meetings in Baku launched the 3R Facility to close resilience financing gaps, while a forum highlighted “labelled sukuk” as a growth frontier for sustainable funding. Infrastructure & Energy Projects: Zenobē reached financial close on a 200MW/800MWh four-hour Scottish BESS; Norway pledged $190m for extended-range munitions for Ukraine and will fund F-16 maintenance. Banking/Markets: KB Financial Group’s foreign ownership topped 80% for the first time, as global investors increase stakes. Policy/Regulation (Nepal): Nepal’s House approved proposals to consider Finance Bill 2083 and Public Debt Bill. Personal Finance: Inheritance planning coverage stressed patience, tax-aware decisions, and avoiding impulsive spending. Litigation/Disclosure: Chandigarh Golf Club was ordered to set up RTI compliance after the court found it effectively receives substantial public financing.