UN Diplomacy & Development: Moldova’s government secretary general Alexei Buzu used the UN High-Level Political Forum to argue the 2030 Agenda is still the best framework for resilience and anti-poverty action amid war and energy shocks. Electoral Integrity Fight: In Punjab, BJP leader Renu Kashyap sparked outrage after a viral claim she urged workers to use the voter revision drive to remove 20,000–25,000 votes; Congress says the Election Commission must act. South Africa Political Accountability: The Madlanga Commission heard IDAC’s Col. Brian Padayachee reject allegations of political interference in SAPS Crime Intelligence cases, saying the charges are supported by sufficient grounds. India School Meals Row: West Bengal’s egg-free school meals plan triggered a political backlash over nutrition and religious influence in state-funded lunches. International Security & Influence: China’s top political adviser Wang Huning is set to visit North Korea, while Wang Yi rejected “backyard politics” in the Pacific amid missile-test and defense-deal tensions. UK Political Violence Probe: UK counter-terror police took over the investigation into the murder of pro-life politician Ann Widdecombe, with reporting raising questions about whether it was politically motivated. Regional Governance Clash: Hungary’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamas Sulyok amid Orbán-era turmoil and Peter Magyar’s push to reshape the system. Political Violence Warning: Kenya’s election season fears are rising as AFP reports politicians hiring armed “goons” for low daily pay to disrupt opponents, with police often accused of looking away.