Media & Competition: The UK culture minister says the government is “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing public-interest concerns about media plurality. Diplomacy (Gulf): Qatar’s PM met the EU’s Gulf special representative to discuss EU-Qatar cooperation and regional security after a US-Iran MoU. Ukraine–Korea Security: Ukraine’s FM met South Korea’s FM in Seoul, focusing on Moscow–Pyongyang cooperation, POW issues, and security ties. Aviation & Industry: Vladimir Putin warned Russia may miss passenger-volume targets unless aircraft supply is expanded, pushing faster domestic civil aircraft production. Corruption (Indonesia): Indonesia’s ex-education minister Nadiem Makarim was sentenced to 10 years over Chromebook procurement, with large state-loss and restitution orders. Public Order (Philippines): Philippine forces put Metro Manila and nearby regions on highest alert after an Iglesia Ni Cristo lightning rally, coordinating with police and other agencies. Social Media Controls (Vietnam): Vietnam set fines for sharing fake or defamatory content online, including graphic violence and sovereignty-misrepresenting maps. Public Health (Australia): Australia confirmed a fifth mainland H5N1 case in a migratory giant petrel, saying there’s no evidence of local spread. Human Rights (Nigeria): Activists and lawyers petition Nigeria’s justice leadership to drop charges against Omoyele Sowore, calling it a sham trial. Energy & Power (India): India’s minister inaugurated a solar plant and launched a major 220 kV substation project in Madhya Pradesh. Environment (Ethiopia): Ethiopia’s Green Legacy tree-planting drew diplomats and officials, highlighting international support for ecosystem restoration.