Sweden–China Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi met Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm, urging both sides to rebuild trust and improve perceptions amid recent frictions. Aviation & Border Tech: A major airport chief says the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a “design flaw” after processing times doubled since April, calling for it to be switched off until fixed. AI for Enterprises: Anthropic’s Claude models went live on Microsoft Foundry for Azure customers, but users are pressing on where data is processed (EU vs US). Defense Spending Watch: New NATO-summit reporting cites a continued global military buildup, with SIPRI showing defense spending rising for 11 straight years. Maritime & Ports: The World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index highlights the world’s most improved container ports from 2020–2025, underscoring how port efficiency shapes supply-chain costs. Logistics & Food Safety: A major salmonella outbreak linked to noodles is reported as spreading across multiple countries, with children reportedly most affected.