Budget & Defense: Ukraine’s government approved and sent its 2027 State Budget to the Verkhovna Rada, with defense set at UAH 4.885 trillion (about 44% of GDP) and education (UAH 328.5b) plus healthcare (UAH 292.5b) also increased, while officials seek partner funding to cover rising war costs. Climate & Resilience: Oman Climate Week 2026 opened in Muscat, with GCC and officials urging stronger international action as climate change becomes an economic and development challenge. Energy Costs: Trinidad and Tobago says it will keep a reduced super gasoline price despite higher import costs, citing a TT$318m estimated subsidy hit. Humanitarian Crisis: UN agencies warn Sudan’s aid network could collapse within weeks without new funding as displacement and hunger deepen. Global Governance & Rights: UNESCO’s AI ethics forum opened in Riyadh, calling for practical AI governance; UN rights officials also urged urgent action to rein in AI amid “unprecedented risks.” Education & Access: A UK Covid-19 inquiry response says scalable mental health support for NHS staff will be rolled out in future pandemics. International Students: A US judge blocked a Trump DHS rule that would cap international student stays at four years, calling the economic impact “catastrophic.” Regional Disputes: Thailand and Cambodia began UN conciliation over maritime claims under UNCLOS. Women in Agriculture: OCP and UM6P opened a UN-linked global conference on women farmers in Morocco, aiming to move women from participation to economic power.