EU–San Marino Deal: The EU Council has greenlit an association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, including participation in an enlarged internal market and a gradual path for financial services access, tied to assessments of regulatory and supervisory frameworks, plus cooperation on research, education, social policy, the environment, consumer protection, culture, and regional ties—an important signal for San Marino’s industry and services sectors. Maritime Compliance: In the Gulf of Oman, U.S. Marines conducted a verification boarding of the tanker Wen Yao as part of enforcement against Iran-linked “shadow fleet” activity, with reporting that the vessel was falsely flagged in San Marino records—raising fresh attention on shipping documentation and compliance risks for small registries. Education & Workforce Pipeline: San Marino Unified School District highlighted a record year at its board meeting, citing safety and wellness, fiscal health, and post-graduate success gains—relevant for the long-term skills pipeline behind local industry. Global Business Demand: A private aviation market readout points to continued growth in business jet demand and value, with fuel-supply disruptions showing how geopolitical shocks can quickly ripple into cross-border mobility and business travel.