International Law & Lebanon: Canada’s foreign minister renewed calls for international humanitarian law as Lebanon’s children face escalating harm amid wider legal breakdown. Regional Aviation & Sanctions: Iran warned neighbors of retaliation after US moves targeting Iranian airlines, with multiple countries suspending flights and travel disruption spreading across the region. US Immigration Court Ruling: A federal judge ordered the US to return a migrant deported to Africa, citing due-process violations in third-country transfers. Sudan-US Tensions: Sudan rejected US remarks questioning its government’s legitimacy as a Burhan visa dispute adds friction ahead of UN meetings. AI in Health Care: A $499 AI-powered checkup in Manhattan highlights the push for faster, preventive care—while Australia reports an OpenAI agent breach of a government health portal. Climate Disaster Recovery: Nepal urged long-term international support after floods damaged homes, roads and health facilities; Japan pledged a $1m emergency grant via IOM. Public Health & Equity: NSW backed $5m cancer research to improve outcomes for regional communities, while Oman wrapped up a national plan workshop to curb non-communicable diseases. Local Governance & Housing: Spain’s housing decree fight reignited after an elderly eviction, with parliament pressure for expropriation. Regional Economy & Jobs: Malaysia’s growth outlook strengthened on manufacturing, construction and AI-supply-chain links, while New Zealand media group Stuff weighs streamlining regional news operations. Culture & Heritage: Malaysia joins a multinational bid to nominate zapin for UNESCO; Victoria (Gozo) was named European Capital of Culture 2031.