Belgian Diamonds Under US Scrutiny: Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have questioned Antwerp’s diamond industry after a 321-diamond ring gifted to Donald Trump drew accusations of a “cartoonish bribe,” coming just weeks after Washington restored a zero tariff on European natural diamonds. Energy & Industry Pressure: Reuters reports Europe’s petrochemical industry is in retreat, with closures, asset sales and cancelled investments accelerating as high energy and carbon costs and China-led capacity growth bite. Water Security Watch: Luxembourg’s drinking water supply has eased slightly after July/August demand drops, but officials warn the relief could be temporary if rainfall doesn’t return. Heat on Workers: A UK heatwave is pushing calls for maximum working temperatures, with comparisons to Spain and Belgium highlighting how heat rules vary across Europe. EU Sanctions Evasion: Data cited by EUobserver/CREA shows EU imports of petroleum products from Russian crude via intermediaries doubled in July, with Turkey, India and Georgia acting as key hubs. Belgium in NATO Espionage Row: Canadian MPs demand a probe into alleged espionage by a Canadian intern arrested in Belgium at NATO SHAPE in Mons. Trade & Tariffs: The White House report “The Great Transshipment Scam” names Canada as a top enabler of China’s tariff-bypass transshipping network. Belgium Tech/Infrastructure: Comtel plans a “zero-impact” data center in Italy’s Florence area as part of an H2-Era Green Valley renewable complex led by Ge-Group.