Cybersecurity: Threat actors are abusing ChatGPT Custom GPTs to lure victims via Google Sites and ClickFix-style pages, leading to malware and RAT infections, with at least 40 users reported affected. Seychelles Economy: The African Development Bank approved a $34m loan to back Seychelles’ economic resilience, public services, private-sector growth and greener recovery, adding to $84m already approved since 2024. Tourism & Connectivity: Seychelles says World Tourism Day arrivals and recent aviation disruptions underline a key lesson from COVID-19: keeping routes open is as vital as keeping the destination attractive. Regional Diplomacy/Travel: Mauritius refused landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation and highlighting how political-diplomatic decisions can quickly disrupt travel plans. SIDS Leadership: President Dr Patrick Herminie took part in AOSIS leaders’ discussions in New York on climate, ocean governance and financing priorities for small island states. Business/Finance: WOO X launched WOO X EU, a MiCA-aligned trading platform supported by Payward Services, aimed at European retail and institutional traders. Crypto: Bitget resumed withdrawals after a major hack, with a phased return starting with Bitcoin.