Gulf Science & Education: GCC states agreed to set up a joint Gulf center and fund for scientific research and innovation, aiming to build stronger research communities and a publishing ecosystem as part of a 2027–2032 higher-education plan. Art & Culture in Focus: A university art history lecture by Alexander Nagel explored “Beyond a Single Narrative,” linking museum archives and Middle East cultural history—while noting how regional wars are reshaping museum work. UN & Gaza Protests: Nearly 70 countries walked out or left seats during Netanyahu’s UN address as protests over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and alleged genocide spread beyond the hall. Yemen’s Humanitarian Toll: UNICEF says about 71,000 children were displaced in Yemen in three weeks, with hunger and acute malnutrition rising; education is also hit as schools close or suspend. Mecca Defence Pact Politics: Turkey’s Erdogan and parliament speaker Kurtulmus stressed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at Iran, while talks continue on implementation and possible broader “Muslim world” security cooperation. Saudi-Houthi Escalation: The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as Saudi intercepts and border troop calls intensify alongside new regional military coordination.