Nepal Floods & Politics: Nepal declared national mourning for the Aug. 26 glacier-triggered floods that killed at least 1,355 and left thousands missing, as Prime Minister Balen Shah’s new government faces a $2.56bn rebuilding bill and a test of stability. UK–Israel Settlements: The UK is set to tighten restrictions on trade and financing tied to Israeli West Bank settlements, drawing sharp Israeli pushback and deepening diplomatic strain. Australia Social Media Overhaul: Australia’s “My Feed, My Way” digital duty of care would let users opt out of algorithmic feeds and require protections against harmful content—framed as giving people control. Ghana Digital Divide: Ghana plans to upgrade rural 2G/3G networks to 4G/5G with fibre and microwave support, backed by GIFEC and telecom regulators. South Africa Local Elections: Ahead of Nov. 4 municipal polls, analysts warn voters will decide whether constitutional democracy delivers in day-to-day services—or devolves into fragmented patronage. Yemen War Update: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it has decided to retake Sanaa from the Houthis, promising no revenge and urging national unity. UK Local Governance Fight: Cambridgeshire councils are pushing to change rules that give developers a “right to connect” to sewers, after concerns about service impacts. US Fraud & AI: A new poll finds most Americans back using AI to detect fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.