U.S. Court Ruling: A Biden-appointed federal judge in Manhattan struck down Trump’s policy suspending immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, saying it was “patently unlawful” and exceeded the State Department chief’s authority; the list includes Moldova. Moldova-EU Push: Moldova’s parliament committee chair Marcel Spătari says signing the EU Accession Treaty by 2028 is ambitious but realistic, with integration needing to cover even Transnistria. Independence Day Plans: Chisinau released the official Aug. 27 schedule for the 35th anniversary, including wreath-laying, a military parade with 2,000+ participants and 100+ units of equipment, and a concert. Border Security & Drones: Moldova’s Defense Ministry says a Shahed-type drone crossed Moldovan airspace early Saturday, staying about 17 minutes; authorities keep monitoring after repeated incursions. Border Tech Upgrade: Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin says Moldova will buy stationary and mobile border scanners, starting with the Moldovan-Ukrainian line, to better detect weapons and ammunition smuggling. Energy & Economy: ANRE approved a 41% gas tariff rise to 20.30 lei per cubic meter; PM Vasile Tofan also promoted Moldova as an investment destination in Istanbul, including HiTech Park plans. Agriculture Watch: Plum prices are falling fast despite strong exports, while “Moldova Fruct” forecasts a bigger 2026 apple harvest and outlines export vs processing volumes.