Oil & Energy: Rockhopper says Sea Lion progress continues in the North Falkland Basin, with Navitas shifting Aoka Mizu upgrade work from the Middle East to Asia because of the Iran conflict—adding about US$45m to the budget and pushing the FPSO to a shipyard upgrade before drilling and completion start in early 2027, with first oil still targeted for H1 2028; the operator is also exploring a second FPSO that could lift capacity by a further 125,000 bpd via a memorandum of understanding. Local Governance & UN Engagement: Falklands Legislative Assembly member Michael Goss took the Islands’ self-determination message to the UN’s Committee of 24 in Managua, stressing “We have nothing to hide and everything to show” and challenging Argentina’s lack of compliance with the 2024 bilateral cooperation package. Business & Finance: AIM-listed FIH Group announced a 40p special interim dividend on 14 July (ex-dividend 4 June), alongside details of recent disposals including the Leyton warehousing sale/leaseback and Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company sale. Trade & Tourism: The Falkland Islands Development Corporation led a coalition of local firms to the IAATO Marketplace Expo in Annapolis, aiming to strengthen polar tourism trade links. Geopolitics & Sovereignty: Somaliland’s president publicly reassured London of support for UK sovereignty over the Falklands while urging Britain to formally recognize Somaliland—arguing double standards and warning rivals are moving in. International Diplomacy: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held UN Security Council sideline meetings, reiterating China’s push for multilateralism.