Sanctions Debate: AmCham Russia chief Robert Agee says new U.S. Russia sanctions would be ineffective, arguing four years of pressure hasn’t changed outcomes and warning against scrapping oil waivers. Cybersecurity Costs: Australia’s Signals Directorate says cybercrime costs for large businesses jumped 219% year-on-year, with 84,000 reports in FY2025. Currency Watch: China’s yuan surged to a three-year high near 6.77 per dollar, with analysts pointing to momentum that could push it further. Trade & Growth: Ghana reported 6.4% Q1 2026 growth, led by services and mining, while China’s May exports rose 19.4% and widened its trade surplus to $105.4B. Business Regulation: UK competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair’s “mandatory family seat” fees for parents to sit with children. AI for Small Firms: New Zealand announced AI-powered support for small businesses, while Global Business Pages launched an AI discovery platform and upgrades for millions of listings. Corporate/Deal Moves: K3 Advisory Group merged KR8 Advisory and Quantuma’s restructuring and forensic operations to build a 300-strong mid-market advisory platform. Local Economy Pulse: Türkiye expects early World Cup kickoffs to boost breakfast trade, from cafés to bakeries and municipal viewing events.