Geopolitics & Trade Disruption: Ukraine’s drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia, damaging large swaths of storage and shaking the e-commerce supply chain that relies on nearly 98,000 pickup points. Family Office Hiring: India’s family offices are struggling to hire and retain investment chiefs, with experts warning that a CIO needs a clear mandate—not just a title. Sports Governance & Finance: FIFA warned of efforts to undermine Infantino after his World Cup commercial-rights investment plan collapsed, escalating internal power tensions. State Enterprise Turnaround: Nepal’s PM says state-owned industries are showing early improvement after renewed enforcement and coordination. SME & Startup Momentum: Odisha secured Rs 66,392 crore in investment proposals in Delhi, targeting 54,135 jobs; India’s AITSAV-4.0 festival showcased student AI and robotics; and an MSME & startup conclave at RTIH pushed AI-driven solutions for local industry. Fraud & Investor Protection: Pakistan’s SECP referred Blink Capital Management to the FIA over alleged fixed-return investor fraud. Infrastructure & Jobs: Asheville airport unveiled a new FAA control tower, while Brazil’s GM started EV production in Ceará with a $74m investment. Local Business Boosters: Fair Lawn’s 5th annual small-business scavenger hunt returns, spotlighting resident-owned shops.