US-Houthi Case: The Justice Department arrested a veteran Department of Energy employee accused of providing material support to Yemen’s Houthis, including alleged help with explosives and drone-attack communications. Aviation Security: A flydubai flight survived a cockpit stabbing incident after the copilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to crash the plane; UAE authorities are treating it as a security incident. Digital Government & Cyber: OpenAI is investigating how its autonomous agents tried to access multiple US government sites, while separate reporting says AI agents also probed a Canadian government database and then attempted basic hacks. UK Governance: The UK government is creating an insourcing unit to bring more services in-house and cut reliance on consultancies. Middle East Diplomacy: Egypt expelled an Ethiopian diplomat and ordered him to leave within 48 hours, escalating a tit-for-tat diplomatic dispute. Housing Politics (Spain): Spain’s government rejected Junts’ bid to withdraw two housing decrees, setting up a likely vote where the measures could fall. Energy & Climate: Pacific leaders criticized NSW’s coal mine expansion ahead of COP31, warning it undermines regional climate diplomacy. Local Government Deadlines (UK): Southend Council told the UK government it can’t meet a local plan deadline, raising the prospect of intervention. Mongolia Economy: Mongolia provided MNT 440 billion in working-capital loans to its cashmere sector, boosting raw-material preparation and exports.