Middle East Escalation: UN envoy Hans Grundberg urged Yemen’s Houthis to halt missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning strikes on civilian and energy sites could widen the conflict and derail a political solution. Sudan Peace Process: In Khartoum, UN envoy Pekka Haavisto joined the AU, IGAD, Arab League and EU for “good offices” talks aimed at restarting an inclusive political track, including de-escalation and detainee releases. Ukraine/Security Diplomacy: Ireland’s Helen McEntee met Estonia’s top officials in Tallinn to discuss EU support for Ukraine, further sanctions on Russia, and European competitiveness ahead of the next EU budget. Armenia Foreign Policy: Armenia and Iraq held foreign-ministry consultations and signed cooperation memorandums, while Armenia’s environment minister met China’s ecology chief on COP17 priorities. Nigeria Campaign Tensions: Aviation minister Festus Keyamo condemned Peter Obi’s Benue blockade and demanded media neutrality, arguing political disputes should be settled at the ballot box. Germany Politics: Trump praised AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win and warned immigration rules are “horrible,” as Europe’s far-right surge reshapes national identity politics. Trade War: The US banned Canadian whiskey, dairy and motorbikes in retaliation after Canada’s tariffs, widening rifts among allies. Climate/Resilience: West Sussex leaders pushed for countywide action on extreme heat, arguing climate resilience can’t stop at council borders.