Czech Economy & Industry: Czech defense chief Jaromír Zůna says Korean arms firms may need Czech-style joint ventures and local production to expand NATO ties, pointing to Poland’s K2 tank model. EU Politics & Trade: Even Trump-friendly EU governments back a Canada-focused push in Brussels after Washington blocks Canadian goods, with Czech leader Andrej Babiš named among supporters of closer EU-Canada cooperation. Energy & Tech Diplomacy: India endorsed a 6G leadership and security “Call to Action,” and Czechia is listed among participating countries shaping next-gen wireless rules. Sports (Czech angle): Team USA reaches the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals and will face Hungary; Czechia’s run ended in group play, while Czech-born tennis player Linda Nosková fell to Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open. Culture & Society: Prague’s National Library hosts the ASEAN+3 Film Festival, bringing Southeast and East Asian cinema to Czech audiences. Business & Markets: European Metals’ Cinovec lithium project gets a major Czech state grant, moving the deposit closer to a financeable proposition.