Regulatory Clampdown (India): CDSCO says unregistered IVF clinics and sperm banks can’t buy regulated IVF media, cryopreservation media, reagents and consumables, tightening enforcement under the ART and Surrogacy Acts. Defense-Industrial Hit (Russia/Ukraine): Ukraine’s FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles struck the Titan-Barrikady defense plant in Volgograd, with reports of damage and injuries, underscoring how missile makers remain strategic manufacturing targets. Industrial Restructuring (US): Chautauqua County officials say there’s interest in the former Bush Industries site after layoffs tied to bankruptcy and the closure of the Mason Industrial Park’s manufacturing footprint. Workforce & Skills (US): Ground broke for Florida’s Southwest Florida Advanced Manufacturing Training Center to deliver hands-on credentials and connect local employers with new talent. Pharma Capacity (Sri Lanka): Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare will invest $20M+ in a new Horana manufacturing plant to expand local drug production and cut import dependence. Market Signals (China): China’s industrial profits rose 21.1% in May amid still-soft demand, while producer prices in mining and manufacturing moved higher. Packaging Friction (Consumer Manufacturing): A growing complaint: “hard-to-open” packaging is frustrating customers and adding friction to everyday product use. Policy Push (Nigeria): NCC seeks presidential incentives for smartphone factory investment to reduce device costs and supply disruptions.