Trade & diplomacy: China’s services trade push is on display at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, with firms from 90 countries and a summit focused on investment and matchmaking. Geopolitics & security: Latvia hosted European foreign ministers in Riga, keeping NATO’s eastern flank funding and Ukraine support at the top of the agenda. US-Europe politics: Germany’s chancellor postponed a phone call with Trump after Trump praised AfD’s election gains, underscoring fresh friction over migration and trade. Middle East trade pressure: Kuwait backed a 12-country initiative to restrict settlement-linked goods, while Britain’s settlement import ban drew wider regional support. Markets & risk: Investors are watching whether a yen surge could end the yen carry trade, with spillover concerns for global markets. Corporate leadership: Steelcase named Irene Tasi president, signaling a push on growth and customer-focused execution. Ukraine: Zelenskyy said he’s flying to Canada for his first visit there this year. Legal & consumer: Florida sued Netflix over alleged ad-tech privacy and child-targeting practices. Public services: India’s Praja Seva Andolana aims to bring government services to people’s doorsteps via regular local meetings. Environment & health: Philippines authorities are stepping up action against illegal online wildlife trade of Indonesian parrots, citing health risks from animals bypassing checks.