G7 Summit Signals Pressure on Energy and Debt: Leaders meeting in France pledged to tighten sanctions on Russia, including oil and gas, and backed a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz—an effort tied directly to global shipping and commodity costs. They also promised stronger action on high debt burdens for developing countries, pushing reforms and more private investment. Pandemic Treaty Push from Brazil: WHO chief Tedros and Brazil’s Lula urged countries to finalize the WHO pandemic agreement at high political level, warning “another pandemic will not wait,” as negotiations on pathogen access and benefit sharing remain stalled. Brazil Legal/Tech Shock: Brazil asked a court to dismiss a suit by Trump’s media company Rumble against a Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s gag orders, citing foreign sovereign immunity. Mining & Critical Minerals Funding: St George Mining secured about A$60m to accelerate its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Minas Gerais, highlighting Brazil’s role in new supply chains. Agribusiness and Trade: Brazil-linked coverage also flagged fertilizer and food-security concerns amid global energy disruption, while Brazil’s agricultural credit stress and farm auctions drew attention. Global Industry Watch: A report warns the US-Iran escalation could keep energy, logistics, fertilizer and food systems under strain through 2027, with knock-on effects for growth.