UN & Humanitarian: UN chief António Guterres visited gang-plagued Haiti, apologizing for “indifference” as the 2026 aid plan remains badly underfunded, with nearly 1.5m people displaced. Global Governance: China’s FM Wang Yi urged countries to uphold UN Charter obligations and called for more Global South representation, alongside a push to strengthen governance rules for AI, cyberspace and outer space. AI in Defense: The US Defense Department confirmed it used Elon Musk’s Grok in planning lethal strikes on Iran, intensifying scrutiny of commercial AI in warfare. Climate & Children: UNICEF warned nearly all children face climate hazards, with cascading risks from heat, drought and storms hitting the most vulnerable hardest. International Finance: Kenya’s William Ruto backed Africa’s inclusion in reforms to the IMF, World Bank and UN Security Council. World Cup & Policy: Canada upheld Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey’s visa denial, while FIFA faced renewed backlash over political symbols and match-day tensions. Public Sector Tech: Egypt launched a Foreign Trade Information Portal to help exporters access trade data via a single digital gateway. Corporate & Labor Costs: UK retailer AO World reported profit gains while shifting customer-contact work overseas after higher payroll costs.