ASEAN Digital Push: ASEAN has wrapped talks on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), aiming to sign it in November and build a more integrated, secure digital market that could lift the bloc’s digital economy from $1T to $2T by 2030. Nuclear Security: UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi warned of a growing “pattern” of attacks on nuclear plants, citing incidents including the Barakah site in the UAE and risks across conflict zones. EU–China Trade Clash: The EU says its trade relationship with China is “not sustainable” and is weighing tougher tools; China warns it will retaliate against any discriminatory restrictions. Armenia Under Pressure: Russia recalled its ambassador to Armenia over Yerevan’s EU rapprochement, warning Armenia can’t reconcile EU integration with Eurasian Economic Union membership. Iran Tensions and Shipping: The US says it disabled another ship trying to breach its Iranian port blockade, as Washington and Tehran remain locked over nuclear and ceasefire conditions. EU Sanctions Alignment: Ukraine signed decrees syncing sanctions with the EU’s 20th package, expanding restrictions on Russian, Iranian and Sudanese-linked individuals and firms. Bulgaria Eurozone Fallout: Bulgaria faces an EU excessive deficit procedure months after joining the eurozone, with Brussels weighing possible sanctions. US Rate Watch: Fed officials signaled rates could rise if the Iran conflict keeps inflation elevated, with markets expecting a potential move by year-end. Meta Wearables Plan: Meta is testing an AI pendant and expanding its wearables push with a “Wearables for Work” subscription.