UN Reform Debate: Germany’s Annalena Baerbock says UN reform is “long overdue” but insists there’s “no alternative” to the UN as the General Assembly weighs Security Council bids. UN Peacekeeping & Lebanon: UN chief Antonio Guterres urges the Security Council to keep a UN force in Lebanon after UNIFIL’s mandate ends, proposing options for a continued presence to prevent escalation. Cambodia–Thailand Maritime Dispute: Cambodia has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law at the UN after Thailand terminated a 2001 maritime framework, escalating a long-running Gulf of Thailand boundary fight. Global Health: WHO reports the hantavirus outbreak remains “stable” with 13 cases and a “low” risk to the world population. Food & Agriculture Supply: India issues a second global urea tender for 17 lakh tonnes as global prices rise, while revising kharif demand downward amid El Niño expectations. AI Governance on a Budget: Australia’s AI safety institute faces criticism over a smaller budget than peers, even as officials defend its risk-management role. World Cup Transparency Fight (Ghana): Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams rejects claims of illegal ticket sales, saying safeguards prevent resale and that no public funds are used. Energy Market Pressure: Russia’s temporary aviation fuel export ban rattles Asian airline stocks, reviving concerns about fuel supply and costs. UN Development Reform: India calls for national ownership to stay central in UN development system reforms, stressing transparency and accountability in the Resident Coordinator setup. UN Recognition: Over 550 Indian peacekeepers receive UN Medal of Honour in South Sudan for protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding.