Property Tax Pressure: A new report claims Central Appraisal Districts in the US use “secret” CAMA algorithms to overvalue homes, pushing homeowners into higher tax bills and putting municipal bond funding at risk. International Investment Incentives: Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region is offering up to 10 years of tax and customs breaks to attract Malaysian investment, including land and property tax relief and support for utilities. Sustainable Finance Check: Qatar International Islamic Bank says a Sustainable Fitch review found its 2024 Sustainable Sukuk proceeds were fully aligned with its green and social eligibility criteria. Caribbean Real Estate & Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM says construction is moving at Willoughby Bay, while Sandals will pay a $6.5m tax settlement tied to a major expansion; upgrades of $13.5m are also planned for Jolly Beach, with Club Med and TUI showing interest. Scotland Land Transparency: A probe says hundreds of offshore owners are missing from Scotland’s land control register, raising concerns about who really controls prime property. World Cup Logistics Crime: Two Texas men were charged in Missouri over theft of about $18,000 in England team kit during transit; authorities say most items were recovered. Housing Safety & Livelihoods: In Nepal, protests erupted after forest officials allegedly pushed a tempo off a cliff during an anti-encroachment operation, with locals saying livelihoods were hit.