SIDS Leadership: Seychelles will take over the SIDS DOCK Assembly presidency through December 2027 after President Dr Patrick Herminie was elected to lead the Tenth Session, with priorities spanning sustainable energy, climate resilience, ocean governance and international financing. Crypto Security: Seychelles-based Bitget resumed withdrawals in phases after a hack that saw about $387.5m moved to attacker-controlled addresses, with CEO Gracy Chen saying private-key compromise was ruled out and funds are covered. Regional Aviation & Diplomacy: Mauritius denied landing clearance for an Air Seychelles flight from Israel, forcing cancellation; organisers cited “political and diplomatic considerations,” with reports linking the decision to Mauritius’ absence from Netanyahu’s UN address. Tourism Recognition: Seychelles picked up an award at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala in the Maldives, winning “Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination.” Trade & Markets: EU says its trade agreements are boosting exports and economic security, while India’s GRSE plans to expand shipbuilding capacity to build 32 vessels concurrently and target global markets. Mobility & Travel Access: UAE lists Seychelles as visa-free for ordinary passport holders, and Qatar offers a free 90-day tourist visa to Seychelles as the only African country on its list.