Food Safety & Accountability: Pakistan’s Sindh Food Department dismissed five officials and ordered recovery of over Rs. 2.65 billion tied to alleged misappropriation, shortages, adulteration, and misuse of subsidized wheat stocks. Public Health Watch: India probes a Haryana man’s death after he reportedly fell ill moments after drinking a packaged Frooti to break his fast. Regulatory Crackdown (GLP-1): The U.S. FDA warned 25 telehealth firms over misleading marketing of compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including claims that may imply equivalence to approved products. Supply Chain & Storage: India is rolling out a Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage, using AI/IoT automation and real-time monitoring to boost transparency and efficiency. Climate & Prices: A weak start to India’s southwest monsoon is hitting kharif sowing (38% rainfall deficit) and could pressure food prices and rural activity. Local Food Economy: Singapore extended liquor trading hours for eight F&B outlets during the World Cup, with rules and penalties for unapproved late service. Brand & Consumer Culture: Danone sued Chobani over protein-label claims, highlighting a growing protein-and-GLP-1-driven yogurt battle. Community & Access: California’s new “sell-by” labeling ban kicks in to curb food waste, while Escondido YMCA received a $1.2M grant alongside a resource fair connecting families to food and other services.