Parliament Deadlock in India: Home Minister Amit Shah challenged opposition MPs to submit a letter and agreed to a detailed, extended debate on police action against student protesters, as the Monsoon Session grinds on. Cybercrime Treaty Backlash: A UN cybercrime convention is set to enter into force after ratifications, but critics warn it could expand data-sharing and chill free expression through “serious crime” definitions. Gaza Diplomacy Strains US Influence: US allies worry Netanyahu’s rejection of a 15-point Gaza plan could weaken Washington’s leverage and spill into wider regional negotiations. Ukraine Peace Push: Kyiv says it has handed fresh proposals to US negotiators as American envoys prepare visits to both Kyiv and Moscow to restart talks. Pakistan-Iran Mediation Effort: Pakistan’s interior minister met Iranian leaders to promote “peace, stability” and revive stalled Iran-US negotiations. Ghana Pensions Question: SSNIT’s GH¢35.5bn asset growth is welcomed, but pensioners are left asking what it means for monthly payouts. EU Platform Coordination: Meta and TikTok agreed with the EU on a rapid coordination mechanism after the Ceuta rush, aiming to curb misleading migration content. US Airspace Incident: An F-16 intercepted a civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio, after a temporary flight restriction violation during Trump’s Patriot Games. Liberia Governance Pressure: President Boakai put ministries on notice to accelerate delivery under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Namibia Land Debate: A new argument targets “willing seller, willing buyer” as insufficient for colonial dispossession, urging a constitutional, productivity-focused approach.