Seychelles Sports: David Rene seized more points in Round Five of the BMB 125/KF2 Club Championship, extending his lead after another strong performance at Champions Park Raceway. Seychelles Business & Regulation: Elev8 secured a Securities Dealer Licence from the Financial Services Authority, a boost for Seychelles’ regulatory credibility and the firm’s expansion plans. Seychelles Tech & Finance: Zoomex rolled out its Strategy Center, bringing strategy backtesting, live execution, automation and copy trading into one workspace for verified users. Diplomacy & Culture: Seychelles welcomed Venezuela’s Carlos Feo Acevedo with talks on education, medicine, culture and sports, plus an early visa waiver push for official passports. Seychelles–Russia Milestone: Russia’s new ambassador presented credentials and shared plans to deepen cooperation, including maritime security and tourism, as both countries mark 50 years of ties. Travel Policy Watch: Ukraine opened e-visa access only for citizens of South Africa, Mauritius and Seychelles, while others still need embassy applications. Visa Costs: The U.S. made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum to $20,000 for eligible travellers from 30 African countries. Culture & Food (Seychelles link): A new DC rooftop restaurant, Croix, is spotlighting Caribbean flavours—chef Hughley previously opened a Seychelles-focused rooftop concept. Academic Freedom: A global ranking places Seychelles among countries with notable academic freedom gains, even as autonomy erodes elsewhere.