Philippines–Japan Drills: The AFP and Japan’s JSDF kick off a six-day humanitarian disaster relief exercise, “Doshin-Bayanihan 6-26,” using C-130 aircraft and training across Luzon and the Visayas, with the West Philippine Sea in focus. Climate Diplomacy in the Gulf: Kuwait’s Arab Energy Organization convenes environment and climate experts to align Arab positions ahead of COP31 under the UN climate process. US Climate Court Fight: The US Supreme Court is set to hear Suncor v. Boulder County, a major test of whether local tort claims can drive nationwide climate-energy policy. Energy and Industry: Russia’s TNF 2026 expands its international energy-technology push, while Canada marks Alberta’s Pacific Link oil pipeline as a “national interest” under the Building Canada Act. AI Workforce Push: Malaysia launches National AI Readiness Week to close a skills gap and drive 5 million “AI ready” declarations by 2030. Health and Regulation: A survey presented in Vienna links GLP-1 use with higher reports of nail detachment, while the US names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead a new “Super Intelligence Force.” Environment on the Ground: California’s Bouquet Fire burns about 1,048 acres with evacuations and road closures; Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa park faces evening bus shortages. Humanitarian and Rights: Spain begins a large operation to clear the migrant tent camp in Ceuta, and Canada marks Sisters in Spirit Day with renewed action on missing and murdered Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people.