Philippines Senate Crisis: The Supreme Court dismissed a bid challenging the June 3 Senate session that ousted then-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, with majority senators saying the reorganization was on solid legal ground. US Courts & Media: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration over White House access after bans and threats of more restrictions, while a “Trump TV” channel raised fears of state-style messaging. US Politics & Faith: Catholic bishops urged voters to put faith before party identity ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, as New York’s Hochul named Letitia James special prosecutor in a Cornell gang-rape case. Europe & Enlargement: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s Skopje visit spotlights stalled EU integration and calls for EU mediation in North Macedonia’s disputes with Bulgaria. Middle East & Peace Talks: Azerbaijan’s Hikmet Hajiyev said Armenia’s constitution should be amended on territorial claims before a final peace deal. Africa Energy Politics: Uganda’s Museveni joined Kenya’s Irreecha-style political push for the Dangote East Africa refinery in Lamu, despite concerns about missing pre-construction studies. Asia Domestic Politics: Indonesia’s Prabowo named a new advisory council packed with tycoons, politicians and Islamic leaders amid a ratings slide. Constitutional Change in Fiji: Fiji’s Constitution Amendment Bill cleared a second reading and heads to third-reading consultations and a possible referendum.