Nuclear Disarmament Reminder: On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Kazakhstan marked the 35th anniversary of Semipalatinsk’s closure and renewed calls for global disarmament and cooperation. Human Rights & Accountability: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman urged global unity to prosecute enforced disappearance cases on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Middle East Tensions: Palestine warned Israel’s “suffocating siege” on Al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank is meant to isolate and displace residents, calling for urgent international action. Climate Finance Pressure: UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar ended with a $1.3bn land restoration and drought-resilience finance portfolio, but talks stalled on a stronger global drought framework. Himalayan Disaster Response: Nepal’s foreign minister thanked India and others for flood support, rejected claims Nepal turned away aid, and urged protection of the Himalayan ecosystem as recovery needs “several billion dollars.” Cybersecurity Cooperation: OpenAI and 100+ firms backed a global AI cyber defense plan, while the Philippines’ coast guard discussed deeper cybersecurity ties with Australia. Regional Diplomacy: The SCO summit in Bishkek is set to bring major leaders, with India framed as a key test for multilateral cooperation. Defense Deals: Finland and Israel reportedly signed a defense cooperation memorandum extending to 2034.