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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] Awareness is the first step in reducing identity theft and information threats in a higher educational institution, since most students and teachers believe that unique passwords are enough to preserve the privacy of personal information. b
• [New] Rolls Royce's SMRs, based on proven global PWR designs, significantly reduce risks while offering enormous opportunities to spearhead global industrial innovation. The Herald
• [New] More recently, China has tested grappler satellites in geostationary orbit, which could be used to inspect or disable other satellites (American Academy of Arts and Sciences). SSBCrack News
• [New] In the short term, the FTA is expected to drive a sharp rise in trade volumes: more Indian garments, home textiles, and technical fabrics in UK stores, and increased visibility of British fashion and specialty textiles in India. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] Boost to Gaganyaan & Space Station Plans: Mission complements India's ambition to launch its own crewed space mission and build an Indian space station by 2035. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The ICF enables collective action, empowering global health leaders to build trusted partnerships that unlock the full potential of ethical, person-centered innovation. IFPMA
• [New] Israel removed two existential threats - the threat of destruction via nuclear weapons and the threat of destruction via 20,000 ballistic missiles that Iran was moving to build. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] The Commission is developing an age-verification app, intended to provide a solution until the EU Digital Identity Wallet becomes available by the end of 2026. Schoenherr
• [New] As cyber threats in Nigeria continue to evolve, businesses must adopt proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and build cyber resilience. New Telegraph
• [New] The US dollar is down ~10 pc YTD and could weaken further in July as economic data softens and expectations build for a dovish Fed pivot. Grain Central
• [New] Building on the partnership success, a second infrared camera sibling will equip Hydrosat's Vanzyl-2 satellite scheduled to launch during the summer of 2025. AZOM
• [New] By 2025, we expect to see quantum computers being used to design new drugs, develop more efficient solar panels, and create stronger, lighter materials for aerospace and automotive applications. TechAnnouncer
• [New] Today, many Chinese cities are seeking permission to build vacuum train lines, which is expected to provide a powerful boost to their development. SEA-NEWS
• [New] Residential buildings present the biggest opportunity for reducing gas use in Victoria - efficient electrification could drive a projected 64% drop in gas use between 2025 and 2035. HVAC&R News
• [New] Teams will be more global, integrating new talent, new methods, and building on strategies used by other clubs in the world. archyde
• [New] The Government of Mongolia regards the tourism sector as one of the major areas for economic development, and has designated 2023-2028 as the Years to Visit Mongolia. MongolBeat
• [New] Revisions to Building Regulations to implement the Future Homes and Buildings Standards have been delayed, and the proposed transition arrangements mean that buildings will still be constructed with fossil fuel boilers in 2027. Climate Change Committee
• [New] While early share volatility is expected, medium - to long-term investors may find strong value in its potential to capitalize on India's branded fashion growth. News4You
• APA Group, an energy infrastructure business, plans to build the 37 km pipeline to connect a fracking operation in the NT's Beetaloo gas basin with the existing Amadeus pipeline. The Guardian
• Designed for megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion, the EWIS will undergo system integration testing later this year before being used support future hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF engine testing. Royal Aeronautical Society
• US Warns UK Over Chinese Turbine Factory - The US raised national security concerns with the UK government over plans by Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Mingyang to build a factory in Scotland to supply North Sea offshore wind projects. Geoharvey
• The world's first SyncFusion SAR-Optical satellite, originally designed in India, will now be fully built in-house-highlighting GalaxEye's growing manufacturing and systems integration capabilities. The Hans India

Last updated: 30 June 2025