Gaza Diplomacy: Foreign ministers from the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt condemned Israel’s rejection of a Gaza “Road Map” tied to a US plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, saying it jeopardizes peace efforts and shifts responsibility to Israel. Ukraine–Black Sea: Ukraine’s foreign minister discussed Black Sea security with Greece, warning Russia’s attacks threaten navigation and global food security, while a former Ukrainian defense minister said Kyiv could field domestically produced ballistic missiles in 3–6 months. Middle East Security: Hamas’ leadership delegation met Egypt’s intelligence chief in Cairo, reviewing Gaza/West Bank developments and prisoner conditions. Iraq–Kurdistan Attacks: Three bomb-laden drones were shot down over Erbil by US-led coalition forces as Iran-linked strikes continue. Disaster Response: Flood damage in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture rose to about 1,300 flooded homes, with 10 dead and one missing. Public Services & Governance: Egypt’s education minister pushed adherence to the 2026–27 school calendar (Sept 12 public, Sept 6 international) and tighter class-size limits; Delhi’s chief minister announced an e-Cabinet to digitize Cabinet notes and approvals. Local Labor & Housing: Jordan’s Jerash panel highlighted gaps between announced projects and on-the-ground delivery; Egypt’s local administration minister said about 6,000 daily-wage municipal workers will be regularized in batches. Tech & Economy: Alibaba’s open-source AI model Qwen reportedly surpassed 3 billion downloads, while the UAE topped a telecom health index.