Optical Networking Boost: Maxis deployed Nokia optical transport tech to connect 50+ data centres, aiming at up to 1.2 Tbps per channel and higher fibre capacity for AI and enterprise workloads. National Drone Push: Sri Lanka is drafting a strategy to standardize, test and commercialize drones, including safety rules, testing labs and legal coordination. Quantum Reality Check: NEC ended its quantum computer hardware effort, shifting toward quantum annealing and quantum-inspired software after judging the ROI timeline too uncertain. AI in Medicine: Norwegian researchers and Gjøvik Hospital are using AI to help prioritize which patients need gastro- or colonoscopy, potentially cutting costs and discomfort. Drug Resistance Mechanism: Osaka scientists identified FoeAB, a fosfomycin export pump in Streptococcus pneumoniae, using structural work to explain how resistance works. Climate Risk Warning: Chinese experts link Tibetan glacial retreat to the Nepal-China glacial collapse and warn of rising glacial flood outburst risks. Self-Healing Concrete: PNNL reported a polymer-assisted cement that can seal small cracks within hours and recover strength over repeated damage cycles. AI Governance Debate: OpenAI’s top scientist again urged extreme caution and slower AI scaling as alignment and control get harder. Tech for Youth: Nagaland’s governor backed drone and remote-sensing centres to train young people for new jobs and startups.