UN Politics: Senegal’s Macky Sall trails in the UN secretary-general race after a first Security Council straw poll, while Guyana’s Rebecca Grynspan leads as the “Latin America turn” debate grows. AI Governance: China’s ambassador to the UK argues AI governance should be built on openness and cooperation, echoing calls for inclusive global rules. Housing & Development: Uruguay’s cooperative housing model is being spotlighted as a practical answer to affordability pressures. Caribbean Tech Sovereignty: Blue NAP Americas and Cloud Carib announce a sovereign cloud push for Caribbean governments and regulated industries, focused on security and disaster recovery. Peru Justice & Security: Ollanta Humala is freed after Peru’s Constitutional Court overturns his Odebrecht-linked money-laundering conviction; meanwhile Peru moves to join Trump’s anti-cartel “Shield of the Americas,” signaling a tighter US security alignment. Regional Diplomacy: Colombia’s Gustavo Petro begins his final foreign trip in Cuba, urging dialogue over sanctions and rejecting Caribbean military escalation. Trade: Singapore’s MERCOSUR free-trade deal enters into force for Brazil, marking deeper ties with Latin America. Sports: The Little League Softball World Series kicks off in Greenville, North Carolina, with all 22 games broadcast across ESPN/ABC.