Bolivia Crisis: President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end weeks of road blockades that have choked fuel, food and medical supplies, clearing the way for police and military to restore order. G7 Security: G7 leaders pledged tougher joint action against drug trafficking and money laundering, including a plan for a “G7+ Ports Network” to disrupt criminal networks by November 2026. Poland-Ukraine Rift: Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki revoked Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle over a World War II memory dispute tied to a unit named after the UPA, further straining Kyiv-Warsaw relations. Ukraine War Update: Russian strikes across Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Donetsk left dozens injured and multiple civilians dead, with drones and artillery hitting residential and civilian infrastructure. EU-Russia Talks: EU leaders debated and struggled to agree on a direct back-channel to Moscow as negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine continue. AI & Pacific Safety: Pacific leaders warned that AI and digital growth bring misinformation, exploitation and youth harm, urging governments to prepare safeguards. International Yoga Day: Events across India and abroad marked International Day of Yoga with a “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” focus, including major gatherings in Kolkata and Kuwait. UK Politics: Labour’s Andy Burnham won a parliamentary by-election and signaled he will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a leadership fight. US Presidential Aviation: Trump unveiled a new presidential aircraft as an interim replacement while Air Force One upgrades continue.