UN “Correct the Map” Vote: The UN General Assembly backed the Equal Earth equal-area projection over Mercator, voting 164-1 with six abstentions including Serbia—pushing governments, schools and tech firms to use maps that better reflect Africa’s true size. Serbia-Russia Space Cooperation: Russia signed a draft 10-year agreement with Serbia for peaceful outer-space research, including space medicine, remote sensing and satellite systems, with Roscosmos authorized to negotiate. Serbia Spyware in Elections: Citizen Lab’s John Scott-Railton says he’s highly confident Pegasus spyware targeted Serbian student activists, warning that one intrusion often signals more. Serbia-Uzbekistan Deals: Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev arrived in Belgrade for talks aimed at investment, labor mobility and transport links, with multiple agreements expected. Digital Safety Standards (Global): China released an international standard for automotive AI safety and an audio-signal sensor interface for autonomous driving—aimed at improving “ears” for safer perception. Economy & Productivity: ILO data ranks Serbia mid-pack on labor productivity among Western Balkans, highlighting a persistent regional challenge. Metals Watch: Minrex is advancing a Serbia copper project to produce gold-silver concentrate, betting on shifting smelter economics. Local Tech Governance: Serbia’s election process is criticized as worse than 2023, with concerns raised about digital media regulation and media dominance.