Religious Tourism & Infrastructure: Jordan formed a high-level national committee to prepare for the 2030 Second Millennium celebration of the Baptism of Jesus, with plans for pilgrim housing, a museum, a green corridor and upgrades around the Baptism Site. Cultural Innovation Funding: Saudi Arabia launched AI incentives under its Cultural Development Fund, offering non-repayable grants up to SR500,000 for up to 20 cultural projects adopting or building AI tools. Health Access: Qatar Red Crescent opened a 920-square-meter dialysis centre in Yemen’s Lahej, adding 12 units for kidney-failure patients. Regional Security: Libya’s unity government condemned a bombing that killed a senior eastern-based LNA general in Benghazi, calling for an urgent investigation. Public Health & Research: Health Canada authorized Moderna to start a Phase I trial of an mRNA Ebola vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo virus. Local Community Support: In Connecticut, a maternal health program distributed diaper bags and essentials to new and expectant mothers, linking families to care and resources. Trade & Industry: UNIDO and CATL agreed to cooperate on circular economy and advanced batteries, aiming to support standards-based green industrial development. Food Safety Alert: New Hampshire warned shoppers not to eat certain Hannaford deli wraps and burritos after a salmonella recall tied to a jalapeno supplier.