Press Freedom: CPJ will honor Hungarian investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi in New York for exposing the Orbán government’s Russian ties, after he faced targeting and legal pressure. Public Health & UN Systems: Laos launched ALERT-LAO with FAO and UNICEF, backed by a US$17.59m Pandemic Fund grant, to strengthen early warning, labs, and One Health capacity across all provinces. Security & Kidnapping Response: Nigeria’s joint forces rescued 308 abducted people in Kwara and Niger states, in Tinubu’s biggest same-day rescue operation, as the government pushes to curb armed attacks. Church-State Clash: Armenia’s Apostolic Church leader Karekin II and other clerics go on trial over a court order tied to a reinstated bishop, escalating tensions with Prime Minister Pashinyan’s government. International Safeguards: A US-Saudi nuclear deal would allow future uranium enrichment while easing UN watchdog inspection rights, raising alarm that it weakens global non-proliferation safeguards. AI Ethics & Skills: UNESCO and Coursera rolled out a free global MOOC on AI ethics, translating AI ethics guidance into practical learning. Sports Governance: FIFA apologized for mishandling its World Cup commercial rights plan and reaffirmed support for Gianni Infantino after the proposal was withdrawn amid backlash. Housing & Pay Policy: Nepal updated government salary scales for 2083/84, while Scotland launched a first-time buyer shared equity scheme offering up to £10,000 support. Humanitarian Accountability: Families of 2006 Muttur massacre aid workers renewed calls for justice after Sri Lanka failed to hold anyone accountable.