Forced-Labour Tariffs: The US rolled out new 10%–12.5% duties on 60 trading partners, including the EU, Australia, Brazil and Pakistan, citing forced-labour import bans as temporary levies expired—sparking immediate pushback over legality and human-rights claims. Prison Heat Risks (Tunisia): Amnesty urged Tunisia to protect detainees during extreme heat, after reports that Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi fainted in Mornaguia Prison amid alleged denial of family and lawyer visits. Iran Protest Executions: UN human rights experts called for Iran to halt further executions tied to protest cases in Isfahan, warning relatives of remaining prisoners were summoned for final visits. West Bank Settler Violence: Reports say settler violence is escalating in the occupied West Bank, concentrated east of Ramallah, driving displacement and land takeover fears. Malaysia Custodial Death: A Malaysian family alleged a man died in custody after a urine-test remand, adding to a pattern of custodial deaths and renewed calls for accountability. Journalists Under Pressure (Bosnia): Bosnia’s journalists association and reporter Anisa Mahmutović face defamation lawsuits and smear campaigns linked to a public figure, raising fresh press-freedom concerns. UN Secretary-General Race: Six candidates fielded tough questions in a UN town hall ahead of Security Council voting, as the selection process begins amid the organization’s deep crisis. Palestinian Rights (UK): MPs and peers urged Britain to back the ICJ genocide ruling and impose sanctions on Israel, including an arms embargo. Philippines Mining Harassment: Rights groups condemned cyberlibel complaints targeting lawyers and community leaders opposing destructive corporate mining in Nueva Vizcaya.