Disaster Response: Philippines’ newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos visited earthquake and flash-flood victims in Davao Occidental, with other secretaries pledging aid at evacuation sites after a 7.8 quake and monsoon-linked floods. Critical Minerals & Civil Society: The Palace defended the US-led Pax Silica initiative as protecting national interests and host communities, while civil society warned it could deepen great-power rivalry, strain water, and displace residents. Disability Rights: A hospital-based developmental care hub for children with disabilities opened in Bicol, offering screening, therapy, care coordination, parent training and telehealth via partners including Liliane Fonds. Fisheries Governance: Ghana advanced draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations through a stakeholder review with fisher groups, enforcement agencies and civil society, focusing on licensing, monitoring, conservation and enforcement. Diplomatic Immunity: France accused Iran of detaining and physically abusing two embassy staff tied to programs supporting Iranian civil society, warning of “consequences.” Justice & Rights: Ghana’s Bawumia urged President Mahama to pause assent to a Public Tribunals Bill, citing labor and civil society fears of “weaponising” justice. Health & Safety: Kano launched a second round of maternal and neonatal tetanus vaccination, targeting missed communities. Civic Space & Protests: India saw youth-led “Cockroach Janta Party” protests face police action and a mobile internet shutdown in central Delhi. Human Rights Advocacy: A pan-African charity escalated international legal action over xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa, citing hundreds of incidents and deaths.