Middle East Diplomacy: Qatar and Türkiye backed a US-Iran step toward ending the war, with China urging dialogue and regional stability as Lebanon remains a flashpoint. G7 & Global Security: At G7, leaders praised the US-Iran deal while calling for a Lebanon ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament; Modi also pushed trust-based partnerships and connectivity. Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: Netanyahu’s sidelining amid strikes in Lebanon kept pressure on the planned Iran deal and raised questions over ceasefire compliance. China’s Financial Push: China announced new steps to expand yuan use, including offshore yuan transactions and easier yuan liquidity for overseas central banks. AI Governance & Institutions: China accelerated plans for a World AI Cooperation Organization and a Shanghai AI conference, while India highlighted AI data-centre manufacturing ambitions. Public Health: Rwanda stepped up Ebola precautions despite no cases, as DRC’s outbreak passed 800 cases and Uganda reported new infections. Development & Power Access: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 connected 50 million people to electricity across Africa, accelerating electrification via policy and investment. Education Reform: The World Bank approved $300m for Ghana’s secondary education and skills push to improve job-ready outcomes. Environment & Waste: Singapore’s recycling drive faces pressure as global contamination rules tighten, pushing cities to prove recyclables are clean and usable. Sports & Governance: Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied Canada entry for World Cup duty after a court upheld the visa refusal, triggering a diplomatic dispute. Regional Connectivity: Moldova launched talks for direct flights to Saudi Arabia to boost trade, tourism, and exports.