AI in Health & Biotech: Reliance’s Strand Life Sciences secured an Indian patent for a blood-based early cancer detection method that uses cell-free DNA plus sequencing, methylation patterns and AI to infer both cancer presence and tissue origin. Stem Cell Breakthrough: KFSH Jeddah reported a single-session stem cell collection protocol that estimates expected yield per donor with an algorithm, cutting repeat sessions and improving donor safety and transplant outcomes. Energy Storage for EVs & Grids: Salt-based sodium-ion batteries are moving toward mass-market EVs, with CATL-linked tech positioned to challenge lithium on cost and performance. Resilient Defense/Civil Security Tech: French deeptech Momentum Technologies showcased mobile “survival capsules” for ballistic, blast, fire and climate disasters, including a floating flooding/tsunami-ready design. AI & Industry Deployment: The AI Engineer World’s Fair in San Francisco emphasized “production AI” over model hype—agents, deployment, security and scalable enterprise systems. Cybersecurity: Pakistan launched “Fish Radar” so citizens can verify and report phishing links to strengthen national cyber defenses. Mobility & Infrastructure: Flux Marine earned CE certification for its high-horsepower all-electric outboard and modular battery system, aiming to expand from North America into Europe. Tech Policy & Trust: UK research warns facial recognition needs clearer laws, accuracy checks and stronger data protections before public trust grows. EV Trade & Tech Diplomacy: Canada’s canola-for-cars deal is set to bring Lotus Eletre EVs to market, tied to tariff negotiations with China.