Cybersecurity: Russian-linked attackers reportedly exploited a Fortinet vulnerability in the UK campaign dubbed “FortiBleed,” compromising 80,000+ firewalls and stealing UK Foreign Office and embassy email logins, including staff in Thailand and Mauritius, with credentials reportedly sold on dark web forums for up to £44,000; the UK National Cyber Security Centre urged checks, password resets and device isolation, as NHS, energy and pharma access is flagged as at risk. Indo-Pacific Strategy: India’s PM Modi is framing upcoming Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand stops as one sequenced Indo-Pacific push under Act East, building on recent Mauritius and Seychelles engagement. Mauritius Tech & Fintech: Mauritius Supreme Court reportedly stopped Chappal Energies’ $100m rights issue, while Emirates’ next-generation lounge rollout lists a Mauritius lounge for August—another signal of tech-enabled upgrades in travel. Digital Payments: UPI expands internationally to Greece, enabling instant low-cost cross-border transfers, with real-time rupee cost visibility via HSBC and JPMorgan tie-ups. AI Governance: Jitendra Singh says AI must support, not replace, human judgement in governance, citing India’s e-governance reforms adopted by countries including Mauritius. Local Startup Growth: Tipsoi, an AI workforce management platform, unveiled a new brand identity as it scales across 11 countries, including Mauritius.