Palestinian-UAE Ties: More than 50,000 people joined a UAE event celebrating Palestinian culture and heritage, with officials framing it as a message of support and tolerance. Iran Sanctions Pressure: The US is escalating “economic D-Day” tactics with secondary sanctions and dollar-system cuts aimed at Iran’s oil, finance and trade lifelines—raising fears of wider hardship for ordinary Iranians. Pakistan Imran Khan Rights: Former captain Javed Miandad and cricketer Moin Khan urged Pakistan to release Imran Khan and provide proper medical treatment amid renewed health concerns. Regional Diplomacy: PM Modi began Central Asia talks in Tashkent, linking trade, culture, energy and defence ahead of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. Disaster Response: Canada pledged $5m for Nepal flood relief as rescue efforts continue; India also reported rescues and ongoing searches. Public Health & Safety: Zimbabwe tightened cattle movement after FMD spread; in Chikomba, a deadly crash killed 27 and triggered a state of disaster. Healthcare Accountability: West Africa’s WAHO launched health service user support centres in Benin, The Gambia and Togo to give patients a dignified channel for complaints and mediation.