US Immigration Enforcement: Texas civil-rights groups held “People’s Hearings” in Dallas and San Antonio, spotlighting ICE encounters, alleged racial profiling, and family separations tied to DACA. Libya Diplomacy: A US-backed push to unify Libya’s rival administrations under a power-sharing deal is gaining momentum, raising the question of whether talks can prevent renewed fighting. Yemen Ceasefire Risk: UN envoy Hans Grundberg warned Yemen faces a greater risk of large-scale conflict since the 2022 truce as attacks hit Ma’rib, Hadramawt, and Red Sea shipping. Middle East Security Pact: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca treating attacks on one as attacks on all, aiming to strengthen deterrence amid regional instability. Ukraine-EU Path: Ukraine and Serbia plan talks on EU accession “clusters,” including how to handle Russian aggression and sanctions positions. US Sanctions on Russia: The US Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy buyers, a major pressure lever as the war grinds on. Germany Security Incident: Germany’s security council met over an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, with Russia calling it a provocation. Data Centers vs Politics: Regulators and communities are clashing over power-line and data-center expansion, from Wisconsin’s stalled transmission plan to public backlash in Texas and elsewhere. Global Tech-UN Ethics: Resistance is growing inside the UN over WFP’s use of Palantir-linked systems amid concerns about surveillance and ethics. South Africa Weather Alert: Authorities urged precautions as a cold front is expected to bring very cold, wet, windy conditions and possible snow.