Nepal Party Shake-Up: At the Nepali Congress’ 15th national convention, leaders including Pushpa Kamal Dahal and party chief Gagan Kumar Thapa urged unity, reforms, and a break from “musical chairs” politics that’s fueled public disillusionment. Ukraine War Diplomacy: Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for a trilateral technical meeting in the UAE (or elsewhere) and that Russia now must respond; he also announced more than 12 drone-counter turrets in Kyiv and a new Germany EUR 1.3B support package. Haiti Security Overhaul: Haiti’s interior ministry drafted decrees to tighten oversight of private security agencies and travel firms, aiming to restore security and state authority. Immigration Pressure in the UK: Reports say another migrant boat is heading toward Hampshire from France, prompting local officials to demand clarity from the Home Office. Kenya-South Sudan Politics: President Salva Kiir traveled to Kenya for political and economic talks ahead of South Sudan’s December 22 elections. US Deportations & Free Speech: A report says Trump’s administration is expanding deportation targeting even legal residents, including a Wisconsin mosque leader. O.C. Political Fallout: A lawsuit revives claims Anaheim’s mayor used an anti-Mexican slur against a staffer, highlighting how local politics can echo nationwide. Ukraine Grain Transit: Poland and Romania say they’re not ready to expand transit of Ukrainian grain, citing pressure on their own farmers. Women in Politics: Commentary spotlights rising “lionesses” in politics and the barriers women still face.