World Environment Day: Israel’s envoy to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Seychelles, H.E. Gideon Behar, used the “Inspired by Nature” theme to argue that ecosystems already solve problems we keep repeating—forests, wetlands, mangroves and pollinators as practical climate lessons. Regional Defence & Tech: India’s multinational exercise PRAGATI 2026 wrapped up in Meghalaya, bringing 400+ troops from 13 countries including Seychelles for counter-terrorism drills and interoperability training, alongside a defence industry showcase featuring drones, secure communications and AI-enabled military solutions. Seychelles Digital Identity: Beldex launched the BNS Marketplace in Victoria, letting users buy, sell and manage blockchain-based names peer-to-peer—aimed at giving people more control over digital identity. Seychelles Cybersecurity Watch: A report says hackers used bulletproof hosting networks GHOSTYNETWORKS and OMEGATECH to run JavaScript malware delivery via spam, targeting energy, finance and government-linked organisations. Energy Leadership in Africa: Eskom appointed telecoms veteran Junaid Munshi as distribution executive from 1 June, with prior experience including Cable & Wireless Seychelles. Local Science: DNA analysis traced Seychelles’ “lost” crocodiles to the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, linking them to animals across the Indian Ocean. Climate Reality Check: An opinion piece highlights record heat across Europe and beyond, framing climate change as present-tense danger, not a distant forecast.