Arctic Security Deal: Trump says he has an “Infinite Life” Greenland framework giving the US lasting control over security and defense, after locals protested and Denmark/Greenland moved to formalize a pact. UN Diplomacy: Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa urges a fairer, more funded global order at the UN SDGs moment, as President demands a fairer UN for all nations. Ukraine Regional Bloc: Zelenskyy hosts leaders for the “Carpathian Eight” summit, aiming to revive stalled EU-backed efforts amid disagreements over security guarantees. US Trade Pressure: Mexico’s Sheinbaum reports “positive” progress with Trump on USMCA talks ahead of late-September review meetings. Sanctions & Tariffs: Trump signs the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, authorizing up to 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers. Russia Asset Moves: Putin orders temporary management of Russian assets of European retailers including Nestlé and Leroy Merlin. North Korea Military Posture: Kim Jong-un calls for “most concentrated and destructive” artillery, linking upgrades to AI and automation. Somalia Online Crackdown: Facebook removals and suspensions hit Somali political and media voices critical of the federal government. El Niño Impacts: Peru faces intensifying “super” El Niño conditions, with widespread wildlife deaths and red alerts across most regions. Malaysia Politics: Najib Razak gets conditional house arrest after paying a $12m fine tied to 1MDB cases. Procurement Oversight: Montana audit recommends tweaks to improve state procurement, especially around sole-source and emergency buying.