Kosovo Snap Election: Kosovo heads to the polls again after a political deadlock left the country without a functioning government, with President selection requiring a rare quorum of lawmakers. Armenia Vote Under Pressure: Armenians vote in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s push to loosen ties with Russia and deepen cooperation with the West, amid Russian export restrictions and opposition claims of vote-buying. UN Security Council Spotlight: UNIFIL condemned an Israeli strike that killed Lebanese army personnel, calling it a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and Resolution 1701, as a fragile ceasefire remains under strain. North Korea–China Diplomacy: Kim Yo Jong reiterated North Korea’s nuclear status is “absolutely non-negotiable” ahead of Xi Jinping’s rare visit, underscoring Pyongyang’s push for stronger ties with its key backer. Food Safety & Public Health: Pakistan’s president urged safer food practices on World Food Safety Day, while India marked the day with local awareness events focused on preventing adulteration and improving compliance. Energy Costs, Policy Shielding: India raised domestic LPG by Rs 29 but said households still pay far less than market-linked costs, with government absorbing under-recovery amid West Asia disruptions. Hunger Alarm (UN): A UN-linked report highlighted that hundreds of thousands in Trinidad and Tobago still can’t afford a healthy diet, tying food insecurity to broader global price pressures.