Cuba Humanitarian Crisis: The U.S. energy blockade is blamed as Cuba suffers a second nationwide blackout in five days, deepening shortages that UN officials say are harming children’s health. Gaza Aid Under Threat: Human Rights Watch says UNRWA remains indispensable in Gaza and warns that a proposed “Peace Council” has no authority to decide the agency’s future, as attacks continue to block aid. Lebanon Civilian Toll: HRW reports Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed hundreds of children and health workers and are preventing displaced families from returning. Pakistan Rights vs Trade: An EU warning puts Pakistan’s GSP+ status at risk over forced conversions, child marriage, blasphemy-law misuse, and shrinking civic space. Armenia Pretrial Detention: Female opposition MPs back Aregnaz Manukyan, urging reconsideration of her preventive detention as politically motivated. India Censorship Fight: India’s government panel recommends keeping the online streaming ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s “Satluj,” while the film is also removed from ZEE5 internationally, reigniting free-expression concerns. Nigeria Press Freedom: Activists and Sowore report the release of journalist Zainab Sadiq after detention over alleged drone possession, while others demand accountability from the DSS. Sudan External Fueling: HRW urges action over allegations that the UAE is fueling Sudan’s war, naming it in a new EU resolution. Sri Lanka Prison Overcrowding: After a Negombo riot killed 28, Sri Lanka faces calls for international best-practice reforms as overcrowding and drug-related violence drive repeated crises.