Red Sea Energy Disruption: Two tankers carrying Saudi crude for Indian refiners sailed “dark” by switching off tracking after Yemen’s Houthis announced a blockade, with arrivals expected in early August. Public Broadcasting Row: TMID says PBS must belong to the public, after figures showed far more government sound bites than Opposition ones in TVM bulletins. Finance & Regulation: Fast Shift secured EMI authorisation from the MFSA, while MeDirect reported a return to profitability and Bank of Valletta posted a €119.8m profit before tax. Transport & Compliance: Transport Minister Chris Bonett warned Uber its licence could be suspended over alleged non-compliance with new Y-plate rules. Yorgen Fenech Trial: Keith Schembri told jurors Fenech hinted at Daphne Caruana Galizia’s involvement, while the defence cross-examination is set to continue. Social Climate Funding: The European Commission endorsed Malta’s €60.6m Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and small firms in the clean transition. Energy Accountability: Government asked the Auditor General to review Enemalta’s distribution investment after renewed power cuts, as PN and PAC politics intensify. SME Investment Mood: A new Chamber of SMEs barometer found 64% of businesses think Malta is moving the wrong way, and three in four SMEs are uncertain or unwilling to invest. Drug Crime Concern: A 70% rise in drug crimes is flagged, with attention on synthetic opioids and high-THC cannabis impacts. Culture Funding Backlash: The €500,000 Radio 105 Summer Festival drew only a few thousand free attendees, sparking criticism of concert subsidies.