Climate & Disaster Preparedness: Sri Lanka’s opposition leader urged a whole-of-government, science-based plan for climate resilience and disaster preparedness, warning risks tied to the 2026–2027 El Niño cycle demand unity beyond politics. Humanitarian & Refugees: Malaysia’s deputy prime minister said the country must tighten its refugee management framework to balance humanitarian duties with national security and sovereignty. Energy & Trade: Shell warned global LNG trade could stay flat in 2026 as Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption cuts West Asian supply, though North American ramp-ups may soften the blow. Security & Crime: Delhi Police said it busted a drug trafficking network under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,” arresting three people including two foreign nationals and seizing a commercial quantity of amphetamine. Foreign-National Safety: South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal police arrested seven suspects in attacks, robberies and intimidation targeting foreign nationals. Governance & Protest: Albania faces a new phase of civic mobilization after large environmental protests grew into wider demands for transparency and accountability. Tech & Robots: Apptronik, backed by Google, opened a robot training facility in Austin to speed humanoid commercialization using real-world data. Cybersecurity Policy: The UK’s King’s Speech signals cybersecurity is now a national agenda item, pushing new expectations for businesses and CISOs.