EU Defense Push: EU governments are scrambling to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine ahead of a likely Russian winter offensive, with some donors saying stocks are running too low to keep up. U.S. Immigration Crackdown: The DOJ charged 11 people in a major green-card scheme using sham marriages, while ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves—sparking fresh alarm from rights advocates. Parliamentary Accountability Clash (Nepal): Nepal’s parliamentary committees are drawing backlash after they spent hours debating motives of watchdog groups instead of launching a direct inquiry into possible executive interference in the judiciary. Inclusion Debate (Nepal): Critics say Nepal’s cabinet looks more diverse than the government’s constitutional and public-body appointments, where women and marginalized groups remain underrepresented. U.S. Courts on Immigration Raids: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging immigration raids target Latino communities. Tech + Privacy: A McDonald’s app data request revealed how loyalty programs can build detailed consumer “dossiers,” raising new privacy questions. Public Services: New Zealand expands early-intervention specialist support for young children, while Samoa reopens a district hospital after safety concerns were reviewed.