UN Humanitarian Crisis: The IOM says at least 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated last week, urging safe and unimpeded aid access as families flee again and again. Climate Diplomacy: UNFCCC’s Climate Week in Baku wrapped up with talks on energy transition, climate finance, and how to keep momentum across COP29 to COP31, with a push to turn commitments into measurable action. Energy & Environment: A court fight is brewing in Massachusetts over a Maine power line outage after Hydro-Quebec withheld electricity during a cold snap, with utilities disputing a “force majeure” clause tied to clean-energy contracts. Global Security: Macau’s first national security closed-door trial is set to begin Wednesday for former lawmaker Au Kam San, arrested in 2025 over alleged collusion with foreign forces. AI Misuse Watch: Anthropic says threat actors in northern Yemen tried to use Claude to develop ballistic missiles, with safeguards blocking most efforts. BRICS & Geopolitics: Putin told the BRICS Business Forum the West is trying to regain leadership “by any means necessary,” while BRICS leaders meet amid calls for reforms of global institutions. Local Governance: Marietta Borough Council voted to eliminate its planning, zoning and environmental committee, sparking concerns about who will handle environmental issues. 9/11 Remembrance & Service: The 9/11 Day national service initiative aims to mobilize 50,000 volunteers to pack 18 million meals across 50 cities for the 25th anniversary.