International Mobility & Housing: Texas REALTORS says international buyers and visa holders bought 7,780 homes in Texas in 2025-26, up from 7,500 the year before, with Mexicans the largest group (62% of buyers were in the U.S. on visas or recent immigrants). Global Aviation Connectivity: Iraq resumed flights to 10 international destinations as Iraqi Airways expands its “Green Bird” network, including routes to Moscow, Trabzon, Baku and Tunis. Health Workforce Policy: Nebraska lawmakers passed LB1212 to create licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians, aiming to ease health profession shortages. Islamic Finance: The UAE is doubling down on Islamic finance and halal industry growth with a 2025-2031 strategy backed by legal and Shari’ah frameworks led by the Central Bank. Armenia-Iran Agriculture: Armenia and Iran discussed expanding agricultural cooperation from crop production to processing, irrigation and cold storage. Defense & Industry Partnerships: Boeing signed long-term sustainment cooperation agreements for Poland’s AH-64E Apache fleet, supporting maintenance and ground support in-country. Global Manufacturing Push: India’s NITI Aayog calls for scaling up manufacturing competitiveness and deeper global value-chain integration, targeting 12 sectors for global leadership. Air Travel Costs: ANA and JAL plan to cut fuel surcharges on some international routes in September and October as aviation fuel pressures ease. U.S.-Bahamas Maritime Ties: USS Cooperstown visited Freeport, highlighting U.S.-Bahamas cooperation on maritime security and interoperability. Global Culture & Film: Switzerland selected Gaza refugee documentary “Who Is Still Alive” for its Oscar Best International Feature submission.