US-Iran Talks: Reuters reports a framework agreement that could include a $300 billion private investment fund to spur Iran’s economic recovery, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing regional tensions. AI & Startups: SpaceX is set to buy AI coding startup Cursor (Anysphere) for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, underscoring how fast enterprise AI competition is heating up. UK Clean Energy Jobs: Keir Starmer says French and Indian firms will invest £1.3 billion in UK clean energy and AI, creating 1,400 jobs. Small Business Support: Mastercard named a new cohort of small business fund recipients, while Burlington Downtown Corp. awarded $47,477 in grants to downtown businesses. Startup Ecosystems: USQBC and IFC discussed ways to accelerate Qatar’s startup ecosystem, launching a roadmap study with QNB as lead sponsor. Rural Broadband: Brightscape Networks launched a $1 million USDA-funded broadband planning push for rural Northern California communities. Local Business Growth: Moldova entrepreneurs secured over 19 billion lei in investment via ODA programs, helping thousands of SMEs modernize and expand. Finance Risk Training: Al-Arafah Islami Bank began a three-day “Investment Risk Management” course for 48 executives and officers.