Morocco Political Shake-Up: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister, tasking her with forming a coalition after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the Sept. 23 election. EU Energy Costs: EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the bloc has paid over €100bn in extra energy costs since 2026 without gaining additional oil or gas volumes, renewing pressure to cut imported fossil fuel dependence. Ukraine Air-Defense Diplomacy: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he’s holding talks with world leaders to secure more deliveries for Ukraine’s air defense ahead of winter. Qatar-Iran Mediation: Qatar’s foreign affairs spokesperson said Doha is continuing mediation between the US and Iran, including exchanges during UNGA. Digital Rights for Women: The UAE launched the SAFE-T initiative to curb digital violence against women, pairing legal steps, digital literacy, and international cooperation. Public Sector Modernization: Kazakhstan’s Astana Civil Service Hub promoted its e-HR model at a Kenya School of Government seminar on anticipatory governance and digital transformation. Housing Crisis Response (Spain): Spain approved emergency decrees to regulate rental prices, expand public rentals, and strengthen protections for vulnerable families. US Government AI Services: Trump unveiled “America.gov,” an AI-powered portal meant to streamline access to federal services. Energy Infrastructure (Canada): LNG Canada approved Phase 2 to double output at its Kitimat terminal, boosting capacity to 28 million tonnes a year. Regional Security (Thailand): Thailand extended internal security measures for 19 districts in four southern provinces for another year. World Bank Support (Syria): The World Bank approved a $100m grant to modernize Syria’s financial sector, including digital payments and banking supervision.