UN Diplomacy Under Strain: World leaders head to the UN General Assembly in New York as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, AI risks, food security, and UN funding/political instability dominate talks, with Xi Jinping skipping the trip and the next UN secretary-general still unclear. Middle East Spillover to Tourism: Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Seychelles warn that Middle East airspace closures are disrupting flights and hitting island tourism just as recovery was gaining momentum. Global Markets Jitter: Reports flag rising borrowing costs and oil prices above $100 as investors worry about inflation, government debt stress, and a potential stock-market downturn. Nigeria Consular Push: Nigeria’s foreign minister urges embassies to cut visa delays for Nigerians and improve transparency, while also reviving joint commissions to deepen trade and security cooperation. DRC Ebola Response: Ebola vaccination expands in eastern DRC’s Ituri province, with a study planned for frontline workers and follow-up on vaccine performance against the outbreak strain. Philippines Security Incident: Armed clashes in Mindanao leave six gunmen dead and prompt temporary evacuations, as authorities pursue suspects tied to carnapping with homicide. ASEAN Trade Move: ASEAN members allow voluntary early application of an upgraded ATIGA protocol ahead of its June 2027 entry. Arctic Deal Watch: Denmark’s foreign minister says a Greenland-US breakthrough could bring binding security arrangements next week, amid debate over US control and NATO/Europe security.