Aviation & Charter: ACASS says it’s expanding its managed fleet with a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7) and set for global charter, reinforcing its Africa-focused growth. Hospitality & Gaming M&A: Caesars Entertainment has signed a definitive $17.6B all-cash deal to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment, including major debt assumption; Caesars says operations should remain stable at Caesars Virginia, while the combined group would reshape U.S. casino and loyalty offerings. Energy & Critical Minerals Diplomacy: At Baku Energy Week, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy and SOCAR signed agreements and memoranda with international partners including San Marino, totaling $7.5B, covering energy, investment, and digital tech plus critical-minerals supply frameworks. San Marino-linked Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department added Iran-linked tankers, companies, and networks to sanctions lists, including vessels flagged to countries including San Marino.