UNGA Visa Fight: The US blocked Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending UN General Assembly in person, but UN members voted to let him and other officials speak via video link, keeping Palestine’s participation alive despite Washington’s visa denials. Diplomacy & Reform: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Palestinian counterpart Varsen Aghabekian to discuss Gaza and the Palestinian Authority’s reform agenda, with both sides stressing a two-state path and humanitarian access. West Bank Security: Israeli forces carried out raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting two Palestinians including a child, while reports also flagged attacks on vehicles and road closures affecting local businesses. Humanitarian Aid: Kuwait expanded aid under “Kuwait Stands with You,” including a Gaza water project delivering millions of liters to displaced families and support for food security and livelihoods. Protest Over Detentions: In Tunis, dozens rallied for the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, citing deteriorating health after months in pre-trial detention. Business-Adjacent Global Spotlight: Pop star Ed Sheeran’s Gaza remarks and the Macklemore tour fallout spilled into the entertainment economy, with ticket demand, security changes, and public backlash becoming a live case study in reputational risk.