UK–Wales Poverty Fight: Wales says about 31% of children live in relative income poverty after housing costs, and MPs are pressing the UK government for real cooperation with Cardiff as Plaid Cymru rolls out a £10 weekly child payment and expands childcare and free school meals. US Immigration Rule: DHS is restricting birthright citizenship for children born in the US to certain foreign government employees, with an interim rule effective Sept. 4 and a path to green cards instead. Border Politics: Trump again attacks Spain over “zero control” at the Morocco border and the Ceuta migrant crisis, escalating a dispute over court rulings and migration management. Judicial Appointments Backlash (India): Jammu and Kashmir’s High Court says successive governments used “backdoor” appointments—thousands of posts filled without ads or selection—then regularised them. Medical Care Pressure (Pakistan): Brian Lara joins calls for proper, independent medical care for Imran Khan, framing it as basic humanity. Government Accountability (Karnataka): Karnataka teachers can now use “Tr” like “Dr,” while separate reporting highlights how government vehicles rack up traffic fines but recovery lags. Israel Protests: Dozens of demonstrations hit northern Israel against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul as he faces corruption trial and an ICC arrest warrant. Yemen Frontline: Fighting between Houthis and Yemeni government forces kills dozens near Taiz and Hodeidah. Energy Costs (Croatia): Croatia prepares an autumn package that could include nuclear options as energy-price pressure continues. Disaster Funding (US/California): FEMA Disaster Case Management money is running out, threatening support for wildfire-displaced Californians.