Israel-Palestine Diplomacy: Egypt’s Madbouly told the UN General Assembly it rejects any plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank, warning that “managing the occupation” is an illusion. Middle East Security & Diplomacy: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urged renewed diplomacy to end Middle East conflicts and warned India that diverting Pakistan’s river waters would be treated as an act of war. Yemen War: Egypt’s El-Sisi and Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chief al-Alimi discussed restoring security and stability and pushing for a comprehensive political settlement. Regional Defense Cooperation: Saudi, Pakistan and Türkiye chiefs pledged to translate the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance into practical cooperation, including intelligence sharing and integrated capabilities. Canada Defense Procurement: Ottawa advanced talks with Saab on buying GlobalEye radar aircraft, aiming for six planes and a deal worth $5B+ with new infrastructure. U.S. Immigration & Local Policy: A House Judiciary report slammed Arlington County’s sanctuary policies over alleged limits on cooperation with federal ICE enforcement. U.S. NIH Funding Fight: Senators Murray and Baldwin demanded the White House halt plans to politicize NIH grantmaking via an external veto committee. AI & Elections: Analysts warned AI and data-center politics could shape the 2026 midterms as campaigns and voters grapple with costs, messaging, and governance. Housing & Courts (Canada): A Vancouver court upheld approval for 229 secured rental homes near SkyTrain, rejecting a neighborhood bid to require below-market units. Tech Governance (U.S.): A Trump-aligned team took control of the U.S. Web Design System and moved toward automated accessibility testing, drawing alarm from accessibility experts. Data Centers (U.S./Local Politics): A Missouri developer sought annexation for a large master-planned community while insisting it can proceed without a data center.