Ukraine War Tech: Russia’s FSB says it stopped a planned attack on the Rostov-Centralny military airfield by intercepting 13 AI-equipped Ukrainian drones carrying TNT-equivalent explosives, with a recruited courier reportedly turning himself in. Cybersecurity: Kaspersky uncovered “GitVenom,” a campaign using 200+ fake GitHub projects, AI-written docs, and trojanized apps to steal crypto and developer credentials via info-stealers and remote access tools. Arctic Shipping & Sanctions: China refused key propulsion and steering components for Russia’s Arc7 ice-class vessels, leaving Moscow short on large-tonnage Arctic shipbuilding gear and complicating Northern Sea Route expansion. Defense Tech Sanctions: The EU imposed sanctions on Russia’s ABS Electro network over “Kometa” navigation modules used in Shahed/Geran drones and Iskander-M missiles, aiming to choke the whole production chain. AI Governance: China and 29 partners signed an agreement to create a World Organization for AI Cooperation, headquartered in Shanghai, positioning it as an alternative global AI governance platform. Space & Industry: India’s Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, its first privately developed orbital rocket, marking a new private-sector milestone for the country’s space push. Volcano Watch: Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupted in Kamchatka, with ash reported up to about 12 km high. Ukraine Power-Grid Politics: Zelenskyy’s wartime reshuffle signals a shift toward preventing infrastructure collapse, with an energy-sector figure tapped to replace outgoing PM Denys Shmyhal. Crypto & Malware: New reports also highlight how attackers are increasingly using AI and automation to bypass defenses and target high-value digital users.