Cambodia–China Diplomacy: Cambodian PM Hun Manet met China’s Xi Jinping in Shanghai on the sidelines of a World AI governance event, signaling tighter cooperation on AI and regional policy. Ukraine EU Integration: President Zelensky swapped EU-facing roles, naming Vsevolod Chentsov deputy PM for European integration and Taras Kachka as ambassador to Brussels in a government reshuffle. Middle East Security: Iran warned it would target regional infrastructure if its own is hit, as US strikes and regional escalation continue. Israel Politics & Draft Law: A new Israeli coalition move would block arrest and prosecution of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders while elevating Torah study in a Basic Law, raising security and equality concerns. Nigeria Elections & Governance: INEC hinted at auditing election tech and running a mock presidential poll ahead of 2027, while the PRP presidential hopeful Kingsley decried low CVR turnout. UK Labour Leadership: Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader, the final step before taking office as PM. Climate & Water Stress: Greek islands in the Aegean declared drought emergencies as tourism strains dwindling supplies. Regional Development: Malaysia’s Court of Appeal allowed the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a MACC-related lawyer judicial review case. Education & Infrastructure: Lagos approved a harmonized 2026/27 academic calendar, and Ireland signed the Dublin Airport passenger-cap act to unlock capacity planning.