UN Cultural Diplomacy: Blockchain for Good Alliance brought blockchain-and-AI ideas to a UN Forum on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva, arguing verifiable identity and provenance should underpin public trust. Yemen Mobilization: In Hajjah, government offices and tax/customs branches held a rally pledging readiness to end aggression and siege, while in Hodeidah’s Kamaran District residents declared general mobilization to break the blockade and restore sovereignty. Condolences in Sana’a: Yemeni officials and leaders visited the Iranian Embassy in Sana’a to offer condolences on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s martyrdom, praising steadfastness and resilience. Humanitarian Education: A explainer on humanitarian education highlights how conflict leaves millions of children out of school and why learning must be part of emergency response. Classical Poetry: Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority opened applications for Season 12 of Prince of Poets, inviting poets across the Arab world to compete in classical Arabic verse. Food & Identity: A cultural piece spotlights Yemeni, Palestinian, and Syrian food traditions through molokhia and regional flavors, tying meals to memory and community. Cultural Diplomacy Through Art: A Venice Biennale feature says Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is feeding the event’s food program, using cuisine to carry histories of trade and exchange.