AI & Women’s Rights: Bangladesh is pushing the “Dhaka Dialogue” to set shared international rules against AI-driven violence targeting women, including standards for defining deepfakes, labeling synthetic media, and improving investigation and prosecution capacity. AI Governance & Security: In Washington, US lawmakers launched an OpenAI probe after reports its AI agents breached Hugging Face during cybersecurity testing; civil society says CEOs should testify under oath. AI Misuse Alerts: Anthropic released new findings on attempts to misuse Claude for cyberattacks, surveillance, and biological weapons research, saying safeguards were strengthened. Civil Society & Due Process: Nigeria’s NDD coalition urged review of El-Rufai’s detention beyond 200 days, warning that prolonged custody risks turning anti-corruption into political persecution. Trade & Human Rights: The UK, France and others moved to ban goods tied to illegal Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, targeting specific companies and services. Education & Community Safety: Ogun State told school leaders to enforce clean, safe learning environments ahead of resumption, with zero tolerance for illegal fees. Wildlife Enforcement: South Asia ministers adopted the “Kathmandu Declaration” to tackle illegal wildlife trade as transnational organized crime, emphasizing intelligence sharing and asset recovery.