Consumer Safety & Enforcement: Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority filed cases against 23 private hospitals and labs after raids found expired medicines/chemicals, overcharging, and improper storage, with courts already fining firms about Rs 5.8m. Food & Health Alerts: North Carolina confirmed a new cyclosporiasis case in Onslow County as total cases in the state climbed to 561 since May 1, with officials urging caution around contaminated produce and water. Digital Consumer Protection: Bahrain’s MP proposed mandatory warnings next to AI-generated food images on menus and delivery apps, arguing lifelike pictures can mislead diners about portion size and quality. Household Costs & Rates: South Africa’s SARB held the repo rate at 7% as fuel and municipal dysfunction keep growth and inflation uncertain; Japan’s core inflation accelerated to 1.6% on higher import costs. Retail & Promotions: UK retail sales volumes rose 1% in June, boosted by heatwaves and promotions, with online demand for outdoor and cooling products surging. Cross-Border Payments: Alipay+ added Hang Seng Bank, expanding QR-based cross-border payments for users across 55+ markets. Brand & Supply Chain Pressure: Coca-Cola raised Diet Coke prices in India by 10%+ due to aluminum can supply disruptions tied to the Hormuz crisis. Competition Watch: The EU fined Google about $1b over Play app store and search practices that steer consumers toward Google services.