Ukraine Wartime Politics: Ukrainians protested Zelenskyy’s dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with the shake-up including a new prime minister and fresh cabinet appointments as Russia’s attacks continue. Government Reshuffle: Ukraine’s parliament named Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister and approved new ministers including Mykola Kalashnyk (Restoration, Infrastructure and Transport), Denys Maslov (Justice), Vitaliy Kim (Veterans Affairs), and Ivan Vyhivsky (Internal Affairs). Public Health Milestone: Zambia’s health ministry declared the end of its cholera outbreak and reported a measles vaccination campaign exceeding targets. Data & Governance: Malaysia passed a Statistics Bill 2026 to modernize official data production, strengthen a national statistics council, and support evidence-based policymaking. Energy for Hospitals: South Africa’s Electricity and Energy minister will unveil a solar microgrid at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital for Mandela Day, aiming to cut diesel reliance and keep critical care running. AI Diplomacy: Pakistan became a founding member of the World AI Cooperation Organization as officials attended its launch in Shanghai. Road Safety: Malaysia reported most road accidents involve people aged 16–40, citing heavy vehicles, drunk driving, and reckless driving. Sports Governance: A German court ordered FIFA to stop certain ticket-sales practices ahead of the World Cup’s end. International Security: The US hosted a ministerial on far-left political violence, drawing criticism that the label could be used against lawful protest. Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza’s collapsing health and education systems are expected to cause long-term harm, with officials warning of major pregnancy complications and widespread disease.