Disaster Response: Catastrophic flash floods on the China–Nepal border have killed at least 359 people and left 1,400+ missing, with many foreign nationals unaccounted for, as rescue and coordination gaps complicate the toll. US Immigration & Education: The Trump administration issued a memo tightening rules on work authorisations for international students, warning colleges they could lose certification; some universities paused certain training approvals. Tech, Politics & Protest: The US designated Palestine Action and two Europe-based groups as terrorist organizations, triggering asset freezes and sanctions tied to Gaza-related activism and secure networking. Hong Kong Rights: Tiananmen vigil activists Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho returned to court for mitigation after guilty verdicts under Hong Kong’s national security law. UK Water Governance: Creditors proposed new non-executive directors for Thames Water to support a rescue deal aimed at avoiding nationalisation. Middle East Security: A new US defence-production push highlights how Iran-linked operations and simultaneous aid to multiple fronts are straining missile and interceptor stockpiles. Australia Defence Industry: Australia announced a Defence Industry Growth Facility to expand loans, bonds and guarantees for export-driven, sovereign capability. Nigeria Arbitration Sovereignty: Nigeria urged UN reforms to protect national sovereignty in investor-state disputes while keeping domestic courts central. Privacy & Surveillance: US local governments are canceling Flock Safety camera contracts after officials concluded their own policies can’t control the wider data ecosystem.