Sovereignty Clash in Iraq: Iraqi President Nizar Amedi condemned Saudi-US strikes on the Popular Mobilisation Forces, calling them a blatant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and warning Iraq must not be used as a launchpad. Nepal Election Overhaul: Proposed Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki told parliament he wants rules to cancel registration for parties that don’t contest, plus “no vote” options, better voter education, and a secure linked voter-data centre. Nepal Tax Reversal Stalls: Prime Minister Balen Shah’s promised withdrawal of a 3% equalization fee still hasn’t been implemented, pending Gazette publication steps. US Sanctions Push: A bipartisan Senate deal advances the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, targeting Russian oil/gas purchasers and extending Iran-related sanctions. FIFA Under Congressional Scrutiny: House Judiciary top Democrat Jamie Raskin requested FIFA documents over ties to the Trump administration, with Infantino also facing a serious summons. Constitutional Court Watch: Sao Tome’s constitutional court certified Carlos Vila Nova’s re-election; Moldova’s parliament move to suspend Maia Sandu is also in play. Labour Rights Fight: Bulgaria’s Podkrepa union urged President Iotova to veto the 2026 State Budget Act over labour-code changes affecting wages and service calculations. Ghana Party Rules: An MP proposed amending Ghana’s Political Parties Act so parties need at least 5% parliamentary representation to contest national elections.