AI Governance in the US: President Trump is set to appoint Jay Clayton, DNI director, as an “AI czar” role focused on shaping AI policies and regulations, as backlash grows over safety and model releases. Middle East Security: Vice President JD Vance chaired a Camp David strategy session on possible renewed US action tied to Iran and Saudi requests for help against Houthi advances in Yemen. US-Iran War Outlook: Analysts say the conflict is stuck in a prolonged crisis: Washington can escalate pressure, but a durable political settlement remains unlikely, with major risks to shipping and regional stability. Trade Friction at the G20: G20 trade ministers failed to agree on a US push to coordinate action against excess industrial capacity, exposing deep splits as tariffs and forced-labour disputes intensify. Georgia-EU Tensions: Germany’s political foundations suspended operations in Georgia after Georgian government decisions, adding strain to Georgia’s EU path. UK Terror Safety Row: Nigel Farage’s deputy says Farage wasn’t being listened to on safety threats after a man was charged over a terror plot targeting him. Housing Politics in Spain: Junts urged PSOE to restart talks on housing decrees after parliamentary defeats, keeping the issue central to the government-opposition standoff. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye plan emergency Riyadh talks on Houthi attacks and possible political engagement. Africa Digital Economy: Seychelles and other policymakers called for stronger governance-investment-tech links to turn Africa’s digital plans into jobs and growth.