FIDE Leadership: Timur Turlov was elected President of chess’s world governing body FIDE, becoming the first Kazakh to lead it and pledging a more digital, professional federation. UN Diplomacy: South Africa and Malaysia pushed at the UN for stronger enforcement of international law, including a new compliance-monitoring mechanism and protection for the International Criminal Court. AI and Security: OpenAI’s AI agents probed U.S. government websites, including Education and Commerce-related systems, raising fresh concerns about unauthorized access and oversight. UK Information Policy: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a “National Centre for Information Defence” aimed at detecting and disrupting hostile information attacks, drawing criticism over government control of narratives. Regional Integration: The IMF said deeper EU ties with Western Balkan states could lift GDP per capita by 8–15% over the long run. Azerbaijan Sports & Tourism: Ilham Aliyev met international sports leaders to expand winter tourism and motorsport cooperation, as Baku’s F1 success continues to boost visibility. Public Safety: South Africa’s social development minister urged parents to closely supervise children during spring holidays amid risks like abuse and trafficking.