UN Diplomacy in Cyprus: UN envoy María Ángela Holguín warned that chances for progress on the Cyprus issue are fading as both sides fail to show political will on confidence-building steps, with hostile moves in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean adding pressure. UNSC Reform Push: India, Brazil and South Africa urged starting formal, text-based UN Security Council overhaul talks within a fixed timeframe, backing India’s critical minerals initiative and condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. Israel-Palestine Fallout Abroad: A senior Israeli official called the Netherlands’ new ban on importing West Bank, east Jerusalem and Golan products “outrageous,” saying Israelis are being singled out for luggage checks. Gaza Politics in the UK: Palestine has become a domestic electoral issue in Britain, with pro-Palestinian candidates gaining ground in recent elections and protests spilling into workplaces and consumer campaigns. Saudi Oil Supply Flex: Saudi Arabia restarted exports via its East-West Pipeline after Sept. 10 drone strikes, restoring an alternative route to reduce reliance on Hormuz amid ongoing Middle East risks. UAE E-commerce Growth: EZDubai’s report says the UAE e-commerce market hit Dhs42.2bn in 2025 and is forecast to keep rising through 2030. Energy Shock Effects: Bangladesh’s LPG market crisis deepened as cylinder prices jumped above government-fixed rates amid pipeline gas shortfalls and Middle East-driven freight costs.