Yosemite Land Fight: U.S. officials are reportedly weighing a deal to swap a small slice of Yosemite National Park for adjacent private land, sparking backlash from park advocates who warn it could open the door to privileged access and privatization. U.S. National Parks Oversight: A National Park Service report says a proposed Trump monumental arch would have “adverse effects” on nearby historic monuments, mainly through visual and night-time impacts—though it argues they’re manageable. East Africa Energy Tensions: A regional refinery and energy-hub plan is still roiling relations after earlier pipeline route disputes, with new proposals shifting locations and raising questions about consultation and control. Global Health Data: WHO’s Africa office launched a Regional Health Data Hub to unify fragmented health records across 47 countries for faster, better-targeted decisions. Tech for Tax Work: The Philippines’ BIR and Ayala are building an AI tax assistant (“Terry”) to help staff search and cross-reference rules, while keeping final judgment with officials. Sports—Asian Games Pressure: Reports say Asian Games cricket teams are uneasy about facilities, including accommodation and venue readiness. Nepal Floods: Malaysia says 55 citizens remain uncontactable after flash floods, while cross-checks continue with Tibet reports. Climate & Storm Watch: The NHC flagged two low-probability tropical development areas, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly.