Ethanol Fuel Debate in Focus: India’s government and automakers pushed back hard on viral claims about E20 petrol damaging engines or attracting pests, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri calling the rumors baseless and urging reliance on scientific testing; industry experts also said E20 is safe for both newer and older vehicles, while acknowledging a possible small mileage drop and pointing to ongoing trials for higher blends. Trade Policy Signals: India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal said India’s FTA talks with Peru are unlikely to conclude soon, while Canada talks are moving and the government aims to wrap deals with Mexico and Brazil by year-end—plus new rules were issued for determining goods origin under the India-UK trade pact. Brazil Agribusiness Watch: Rabobank forecasts a shift in global coffee from tight to “light” as Brazil’s 2026/27 crop heads toward a record harvest, with a projected global surplus. Brazil Tech & Finance Angle: Brazil’s central bank proposed tighter oversight for crypto firms and stablecoin transfers, signaling more regulation ahead. World Cup, Brazil Connection: Brazil’s round-of-16 build-up continues to draw attention, including player-coach narratives around Endrick and Ancelotti, while Brazil’s schools scored finalist spots in the World’s Best School Prizes.