UAE-Germany State Visit: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed arrives in Germany for talks aimed at deepening ties across the economy, defence, cyber and energy, with major agreements expected. EU Defence & Budget Push: European Council President António Costa presses Germany and Poland for faster EU defence readiness, continued Ukraine support and a deal on the 2028–2034 budget, plus new EU “own resources.” German Politics: The AfD’s shock win in Saxony-Anhalt keeps the far-right on the brink of power, while Chancellor Merz cancels a Trump call after the US president praised AfD’s election performance. Power Grid Security: RWE warns that sabotage threats to critical infrastructure demand tougher protection and closer cooperation with authorities and companies. Poland Defence & Industry: Poland unveils an “Iron Dome on a budget” concept for drone and cruise-missile defence, while South Korea’s Hanwha showcases Space AI at MSPO. Ukraine Training in Poland: Ukrainian troops train in Poland with French instructors under the EU EUMAM mission. Switzerland Tragedy: Two workers die in an explosion at the Ritom hydroelectric plant in Ticino. Austria Education & Justice: Austria’s PISA 2025 results show science gains but weaker reading and maths, while the “Pelicot 2.0” case continues after a woman’s death in Upper Austria. Sports: USA faces Hungary in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after Hungary beat Japan; Hungary’s run highlights how the tournament’s depth is rising.