Czech Diplomacy & Justice: Czech authorities are again in the spotlight after the Philippines said it will press for the return of former Ako Bicol lawmaker Elizaldy Co and ex-spokesperson Harry Roque, arguing their cases are about accountability, not political persecution, and urging European asylum countries not to become “havens for fugitives.” EU Security & Economy: Czech Foreign Minister Macinka told the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague that Europe must prepare for tomorrow’s security challenges, while also stressing Russia’s war has shattered the conditions for “normal” cooperation. Science & Industry: Czechia and Vietnam are expanding ties in higher education, science, technology and innovation, with AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and green tech flagged for new projects. Tech Leap: Finland’s LUMI AI Factory will host IQM’s logical-qubit upgrade path, with Czechia among participating countries, aiming at early fault-tolerant quantum computing. Sports (Czech angle): Team USA swept Group D with a 105-64 win over Czechia and now faces Hungary in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. Local Czech Business: Prague’s Marriott hotel has been sold in a major CEE deal, with operations continuing under a long-term management agreement.