Aviation Demand Watch: IATA said total air passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, though load factors hit record highs, with Middle East conflict-linked carriers dragging overall results. Business Risk & Courts: A US legal explainer warns frozen business bank accounts often follow missed commercial litigation deadlines and procedural steps that can hit cash flow fast. Cybersecurity Policy: The UK’s King’s Speech puts cybersecurity and resilience on the national agenda, signaling tighter focus for CISOs and digital infrastructure planning. M&A & Banking: Kotak Mahindra agreed to buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail, affluent private banking and wealth management business, adding scale and customers. Leadership Moves: MTN Eswatini named Jerry Soko CEO, while India’s IRFC reshuffled finance leadership with a new Director (Finance) and CFO. Regulatory/Investor Climate: Indonesia’s Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim was sentenced in a corruption case tied to school laptop procurement, raising questions for legal certainty. Trade & Growth: Malaysia secured RM160m in export prospects at Korea Import Expo 2026, while Sri Lanka’s CDB closed a $15m senior debt facility to expand SME and green finance. AI Governance: A new framework push argues AI agents need clearer accountability as they act across platforms and organizations. South Africa Business Impact: Anti-illegal immigration protests left small traders shutting shops; BACSA reported isolated looting but mostly calm conditions.