Middle East Peace & Energy: Philippines President Marcos Jr. welcomed a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying it could help normalize global economies and ease petroleum-driven price shocks. Debt & Climate Finance: A UNCTAD report warns rising borrowing costs are squeezing 99 developing countries, cutting “fiscal space” for schools, healthcare, infrastructure and climate action. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF says more than a billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, with drought, extreme heat and heat waves the most common deadly mix. UN Security & Haiti: The UN says gang violence in Haiti has killed over 2,300 people since the start of the year, urging accountability and a rights-compliant Gang Suppression Force. Energy Transition: ISA’s Europe regional meeting in Brussels focused on accelerating solar deployment, electrification and energy security through stronger partnerships and financing. Desertification in Qatar: Qatar is implementing a 2025-2030 national strategy to combat desertification, restore ecosystems and expand protected areas. Coral Hope: A study presented at the Our Ocean Conference finds about one-third of coral reefs may survive major warming events, stressing protection of resilient sites while cutting emissions. Tech & Connectivity: Melaka reports 89.9% 5G coverage and 100% 4G in populated areas after a new telecom tower rollout. Biotech IP: Immunophotonics secured a China patent covering its therapy with checkpoint inhibitors for solid tumors.