Oil Spill Risk in Strait of Hormuz: Satellite-based tracking links tanker attacks in the US-Iran war zone to multiple suspected spills, with Greenpeace warning of an “ecological catastrophe” as GPS spoofing may hide more leaks. Dutch Tech & Business: Nexperia partners with Tata Electronics for chip manufacturing after fallout with its Chinese parent, while BauWatch’s Dutch base in Apeldoorn becomes the target of a Carlyle/CVC DIF deal for remote video surveillance. Green Innovation for SMEs: The EU, the Netherlands and Fidelity Bank Ghana launch a €6.668m Green Innovation Fund to help Ghanaian firms adopt green tech and scale sustainable jobs. Arctic Science: The Tara Polar Station continues its drifting Arctic mission studying heat-resistant corals and polar ecosystems. Semiconductors in Focus: SEMICON India 2026 expands India’s chip roadmap with major ecosystem MoUs, including Tata Electronics and Nexperia wafer and packaging plans. Health Research (NL link): A study presented at EASD finds higher moderate-to-vigorous activity lowers type 2 diabetes risk, with researchers from Leiden University Medical Center leading the work. Cybersecurity: Britain, the US and the Netherlands issue a joint advisory on Iranian state-linked spyware (“CHOSEN BRICK”) targeting dissidents, activists and journalists. Energy Infrastructure: 50Hertz and NEPTUN SMULDERS sign for a 2GW offshore converter for LanWin3, with key components built in the Netherlands.