Nuclear Arms Race: ICAN says nuclear-armed states boosted atomic weapons spending by about a fifth last year, warning of a long, escalating arms race. Middle East Tensions: AP reports Trump and Netanyahu are pulling in different directions as Israel’s strikes and Iran’s response reshape talks and pressure on ceasefires. World Cup & Public Safety: Denmark’s Christian Eriksen says he’s “doing well” after collapsing again while playing for Denmark, while Police Scotland plans North America support for fans and matches. UK Local Governance: England councils must publish detailed pothole-repair plans and prevention steps, with funding at risk for poor reporting. Hospitality Rules: Britain will allow later pub hours for World Cup matches, pushing councils to speed approvals for fan events. UAE Real Estate: BEYOND Developments unveiled Dubai’s AED 4bn “City of Arabia” masterplan, adding 1,560 homes. AI & Cybersecurity: Cursor picks London for its European HQ, and congatec touts IEC 62443-4-1 certification for secure embedded development. Health Policy: Egypt launches a national midwifery programme using unified protocols backed by WHO and UNICEF. Food & Markets: Plant-based products keep climbing in projections, while US jet fuel output surged after Strait of Hormuz disruption. Tech & Investment: Uzbekistan’s TIIF-2026 investment forum is set for June 16–19, aiming to shape Central Asia’s investment agenda.