UN Diplomacy & Conflict Watch: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi is pushing for international coordination to move from “difference” to cooperation as he meets leaders at the UN General Assembly, while Israel faces calls for “effective international measures” to deter actions undermining the two-state path. Regional Security: Ethiopia’s Tigray forces seized Mekelle’s airport from federal police, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to Tigray cities; in Yemen, government forces claim control of strategic Mount Qarfan in Taiz. Economy & Policy: The IMF says Sri Lanka’s economy stayed resilient with 11 straight quarters of growth, but warns of inflation and external risks; OECD projects global growth at 2.9% for 2026. Local Governance & Services: Moldova advances district heating modernization in Chișinău and Bălți via new public-utility legal steps. Health & Rights: Utah insurers must disclose when AI is used in prior authorization decisions starting Jan. 1, 2027. Culture & Community: Malaysia’s Citrawarna Speed Festival blends arts and motorsport, while Ireland’s EU regions meeting adopts the Mullingar Declaration on thriving communities. Sports & Society: UNODC praises Cambodia’s crackdown on online scams and urges stronger regional cooperation.