India-North Macedonia Dealmaking: President Droupadi Murmu’s first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to North Macedonia put “three Ts” on the table—trade, technology, tourism—with both sides backing a target to double bilateral trade and expand cooperation in IT, AI, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and green energy. Water Safety Probe: In Gostivar, prosecutors opened an investigation into alleged drinking-water contamination after a stomach-illness outbreak; suspects include officials tied to the local utility and water-supply operations. Mining vs. Farming Communities: Environmental groups renewed pressure against the Ilovica–Shtuka copper-gold project, arguing it threatens soil, air, and water in the Strumica Valley and beyond. Digital Resilience Risk: A new study warns weak internet infrastructure can disrupt banking, healthcare, border control, and government services during major outages—an issue for business continuity. Business Climate Context: Separate reporting highlights the Western Balkans’ growing resilience-as-a-service appeal for ICT clients, framing the region’s stability as a selling point for investment. Connectivity & Trade Talk: Officials also discussed direct connectivity and broader economic cooperation during the visit, positioning North Macedonia as a transport-corridor entry point into Europe.