AI & Business Tech: OpenAI is rolling out premium seat options for ChatGPT Business ahead of its IPO, pricing at $125/user/month (or $100 billed annually) and pitching “power users” with 5x usage versus the standard plan. Geopolitics & Markets: BlackRock’s Geopolitical Risk Dashboard now treats U.S.-China competition over compute, access, and AI governance as a top systemic fault line for investors. Global Trade & Security: Nigeria’s Revenue Monitoring Group praised reforms at the Nigeria Customs Service, citing digital trade facilitation, reduced leakages, and tighter coordination with security agencies. Disaster Relief: The U.S. SBA reminded Illinois businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters that Sept. 8 is the deadline for low-interest disaster loans after June storms and tornadoes. Earthquake Impact: Colombia’s president said the death toll from a major earthquake has surpassed 100 as rescue efforts continue. Energy & Shipping: Oil prices jumped amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty, with markets watching when crude flows can resume. Sports Governance: Philippine volleyball’s federation leadership was reset after a suspension, with a new board elected under the Philippine Olympic Committee’s oversight. Corporate/Finance: Armenia received an extra 5,000 duty-free EV import quotas for 2026, while New York’s builders association won a top trade group honor for the second year.