Solo Travel & Women’s Voices: Luxury travel designer Manu Kashyap shares her checklist-led approach to solo trips, plus how walking and local guides “open” a place. Hospitality Careers: Langham Hospitality Group appoints Josh Littman as Head of Development for EMEA, signalling fresh hotel and branded residence expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Seychelles Health & Care: Seychelles and Eritrea adopt Abbott’s WHO-prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel, enabling one finger-prick visit to screen for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B—aimed at cutting mother-to-child transmission. Tourism Policy: Seychelles endorses UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029, with priorities on sustainability, connectivity and workforce development for island destinations. Culture & Community: The first Seychelles–Russia chess tournament lands in Victoria, timed to Russia Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Education Upgrade: Anse Royale secondary school launches the Smart Classroom project to modernise teaching with digital innovation. Maritime Links: Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash visits Port Victoria, highlighting ongoing defence and maritime security cooperation with Seychelles. Wellness in the Spotlight: International Yoga Day build-up continues globally, including record-setting live-stream celebrations by Indian missions. Crypto & Lifestyle Tech (Global): Bitget expands spot trading listings and stablecoin payments partnerships, while MEXC touts silver futures liquidity and fee savings.