ICC & Gaza Accountability: The ICC is moving fast on Gaza arrest warrants, but remains notably silent on Iran’s role as Tehran’s missile-and-drone campaign reportedly produced a 100% civilian casualty ratio—raising fresh questions about jurisdiction and selective scrutiny. Comoros-Linked Sanctions: The US Treasury expanded sanctions on Iran’s military oil network, including a Comoros-flagged tanker (Huancayo), signaling tighter pressure on maritime trade routes tied to Tehran. Health Watch (Chikungunya): New research warns climate change could push chikungunya and its Aedes mosquito vectors into temperate regions by 2100, turning parts of Europe and North America into future hotspots. Media Freedom in Comoros Region: Afrobarometer finds Africans strongly back press freedom and the right to organise, but lived freedom is shrinking; Comoros is among the lowest for “complete” freedom of speech. Regional Tech/Education: JAIN Online marked its 16th convocation with AI-integrated MBA and MCA programmes, reflecting growing demand for AI skills in digital higher education. Indian Ocean Strategy: Commentary highlights shifting Indian Ocean diplomacy and maritime cooperation priorities across the SWIO, with implications for regional stability and trade. Sports & Strategy: Ghana’s World Cup setup under Carlos Queiroz leans toward structure and defending to survive—less improvisation, more control.