Maritime Cybercrime & Sanctions Evasion: A new report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleet” tankers use fake websites that impersonate African maritime administrations and ship registries (including Comoros-linked services) to generate bogus documents, certificates, and flag registrations, using tactics like typosquatting and QR codes to hide links. Geopolitics Watch: The White House says President Trump still has “all options” on Iran after a report claimed he paused plans for broader military escalation, while analysts argue Iran won’t honor future deals. Space & Connectivity: US satellite firms are pushing low-earth-orbit internet into underserved African communities, with Starlink highlighted for its scale and subscriber growth. AI Infrastructure & Finance: Sharon AI appoints Anuj Goel as incoming CFO to support expansion of its sovereign AI infrastructure platform. Crypto for AI Networks: MEXC and Yuma launch TAO staking for global users, aiming to make Bittensor participation easier. Markets & Social Media: FX Junction releases research arguing social media presence itself can shape how “social-media-native” stocks are priced. Tech Governance Angle: A Russia-Africa working group is set to focus on monitoring strategic investments and industrial and infrastructure development.