UN & Human Rights: UN Deputy Chief Amina Mohammed warned Afghan women and girls must not be abandoned as the Taliban marks five years in power, citing worsening restrictions and a deepening rights crisis. Gaza Diplomacy: Jordan, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Pakistan condemned Israel’s rejection of the Gaza road map tied to UN Security Council Resolution 2803, saying it undermines efforts for a just peace. Extractives Transparency: Nigeria’s EITI validation mission praised improved, real-time disclosures and stakeholder consultations, urging NEITI to institutionalize stronger transparency. Local Governance & Delivery: Jordan’s “Maidani” program spotlights gaps between Cabinet promises and on-the-ground progress in Jerash, with officials citing uneven completion rates across health, water, transport and education. Public Finance & Oversight: Global bond yields hit levels last seen in 2008 as investors price broader rate hikes, raising refinancing pressure for governments. Disaster Response: Flood damage in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture continues to rise, with officials reporting flooded homes, deaths and a missing person. Community & Civil Society: Glasgow’s Govanhill International Festival drew 10,000+ attendees, marking the 10th year and 25 years since Govanhill Baths’ occupation. Infrastructure & Jobs: Maharashtra’s deputy CM ordered 14 departments to tackle traffic and infrastructure issues in the Chakan-Talegaon industrial belt, including faster road repairs and a pending city plan.