Nigeria 2027 Campaign: President Bola Tinubu named Abdulaziz Yari as APC presidential campaign council director-general and Hope Uzodimma as secretary, while also appointing high-profile figures to zonal roles—setting up a tightly managed push toward next year’s vote. Anti-Corruption Politics: The APC also moved ahead with appointments for Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme despite unresolved financial misconduct allegations, underscoring how campaign staffing is becoming a political test. India National Song Row: BJP escalated its fight with Congress over the “Vande Mataram” two-stanza directive, passing a resolution promising a nationwide campaign to defend the full version and warning Congress can’t override constitutional and legal rules. Germany Rights Reform: After the Berlin Pride Islamist attack, Germany’s justice minister floated amending the Basic Law to ban discrimination based on sexual identity, alongside calls to tighten security-agency coordination. US Election Integrity: A US case shows how fake AI “polls” spread into media and campaigns before being exposed, highlighting new vulnerabilities in political information flows. Global Governance: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino appeared at a Caribbean youth tournament despite a CONCACAF request to stay away amid FIFA leadership turmoil. Bangladesh Cabinet Shuffle: Zahir Uddin Swapon resigned as information minister and became the prime minister’s political adviser with ministerial status. Middle East Energy: Iraq’s president said some Iraqi oil shipments are being facilitated through the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing the wider global impact. US Senate Legacy: Kansas’ trailblazing former senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker died at 94, prompting tributes across party lines.