Ukraine Accountability & Compensation: Ukraine’s Justice Minister Denys Maslov urged diplomats to push ratifications so the International Claims Commission convention can enter into force, saying there are 21 open categories and nearly 180,000 claims but victims need real payments. Humanitarian Law & Military Training: The Philippines’ new PMA superintendent told cadets that following international humanitarian law is “non-negotiable,” framing it as a discipline that protects civilians even in war. Regional Disaster Readiness: Thailand upgraded flood and drought response, setting up regional committees to coordinate monitoring, relief, compensation, and recovery. Energy & Food Security Planning: Jordan’s King reviewed government measures to strengthen energy resilience and strategic food reserves, including renewable energy and private-sector partnerships for storage and transport. Tech & Trade Controls: The US tightened tech restrictions via FCC rules and earlier defense entity-list moves, effectively blocking new foreign-made devices from US markets. AI for Development: The World Bank said AI can be a “lifeline” for emerging economies if they close power, connectivity, and skills gaps. Climate Stress in Europe: Record-low Danube water levels are exposing WWII German warships and forcing power-plant conservation steps. Governance & Oversight: Canada created a foreign influence registry/office to boost transparency on overseas attempts to shape public life. Local Government Finance: Maharashtra approved a composite billing system and prepaid power connections for government offices to cut delays and interest burdens.