Morocco’s historic leadership shift: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female prime minister, tasking her with forming a coalition after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats. Iraq security and governance: Iraq’s cabinet approved a controversial Popular Mobilisation Forces bill to send to parliament, while Kataib Hezbollah said it hadn’t reached an agreement with the prime minister on militia disarmament timelines. Regional policing cooperation: ASEAN law enforcement adopted a joint declaration and action plan to strengthen cross-border cooperation against fugitives, including legal help, information sharing, and extradition. Public safety and justice: A UK domestic abuse victim says she will flee abroad to escape an ex-husband after early release under a Labour scheme, citing tagging and probation shortages. Online safety push: The Internet Society launched a free Online Trust and Safety Hub to help people spot scams and manage online risks. Trade and tariffs: US trade chief Jamieson Greer said a “Milwaukee Framework” will be released at G20 talks to coordinate action against excess steel capacity, likely including higher barriers to Chinese imports. Education unrest in France: School riots spread across France with 625 arrests and dozens of injuries as protests target resource shortages and dilapidated buildings. Government accountability: Ontario ministers defended keeping secret a $100m SpaceX/Starlink cancellation payout, arguing disclosure would harm competitiveness. Regional development and finance: Brunei launched its Financial Sector Blueprint 2026–2035 to guide a more resilient, inclusive financial system.