EU Rights Clash: A US judge overturned sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her Gaza/West Bank human-rights work, a rare win for free speech—while the EU is still criticized for not stepping in to protect European citizens. Baltic Drone Fallout: Latvia’s drone-security dispute near the Russian border helped trigger a political crisis, with former defense minister Andris Sprūds resigning after residents complained alerts came late and critics questioned defense leadership. Defense Tech Update: The US Air Force says a B-1B Lancer is returning early after “backbone” structural repair using digital engineering at NIAR. Energy Security Push: Western Balkan energy ministers stress EU alignment and renewables, citing shifting supply chains from wars and rising fuel-price pressure. Kosovo Youth Pressure: Kosovo faces the region’s highest share of young prisoners and the highest youth not-in-work/education rate, linking justice outcomes to weak support and limited programs. Renewables Dealmaking: MergersCorp was named origination partner for a 722 MW renewable portfolio including Kosovo solar projects. Local Tech/Community: A Kosovo sister-city group visited Sioux City, touring schools, city facilities, and setting up signage for the partnership.