UN diplomacy & accountability: Turkey’s Erdoğan used the UN week to demand war criminals face court, not the UN podium, while praising walkouts during Netanyahu’s address. EU trade & costs: The EU’s “Made in Europe” push could raise car prices for UK drivers by tightening local sourcing rules. AI governance & security: Armenia’s foreign minister joined UN talks on AI for peace and security, while Bill Gates warned AI plus malicious intent could drive mass casualties—fueling calls for safeguards. US-China AI channels: After the Xi–Trump summit, Washington and Beijing agreed on a bilateral channel to manage AI incident risks and speed military crisis communications. Middle East pressure points: Iran’s president said Tehran no longer trusts US negotiations after sanctions and attacks, as Iran proposes a deal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Regional growth & jobs: The IMF says deeper EU integration for the Western Balkans could lift GDP per capita by 8–15% over the long run. Business ties: Armenia and Nepal plan to intensify cooperation in climate, renewable energy, IT and AI; Vietnam and Canada held a business roundtable on finance, energy and tech. Human rights & settlements: The UN human rights office added 61 companies to its blacklist tied to alleged Palestinian rights abuses in settlements. Africa at the UN: African leaders renewed calls for UN Security Council reform and a fairer global financial system, including more permanent seats for Africa.