Pacific Politics: New Zealand’s election ballot will include a Palestine Free from the River to the Sea Party linked to the PFLP, after the Electoral Commission allowed it to register and it received about NZ$79,000 in public election broadcasting funds. Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions: British Columbia unveiled border signs aimed at Americans after Canada’s counter-tariffs kicked in, with Premier David Eby using the message “will NEVER be the 51st state.” Saudi Finance & Fintech: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, highlighting financial-sector resilience and major fintech announcements. Aviation Deal in B.C.: Harbour Air will acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines to form a larger regional airline group serving 25 communities, pending regulators. Central Asia–Korea Ties: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Seoul for talks and the inaugural Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit. Iraq–Germany Energy Push: Iraq’s PM invited German firms to help reconstruction and floated crude exports to Germany via new pipeline options. West Asia Security & Shipping: Reports say Saudi Arabia is seeking intelligence help from Israel as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea access and oil routes. India–Vietnam Cooperation: India and Vietnam co-chaired the 19th Joint Commission meeting, expanding defence co-production, trade, connectivity and nuclear/space cooperation. Philippines Finance Pressure: Elevated bond yields are adding strain to Philippine government spending plans as global rates rise.