UN diplomacy and conflict costs: The Philippines urged UN members to settle disputes through diplomacy and international law, warning that wars and crises are battering the global economy as hunger and climate pressures mount. Kazakhstan security shake-up: President Tokayev appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as defence minister after the deaths of 14 servicemen in Caspian Sea exercises, dismissing the previous defence chief and ordering a review. Azerbaijan on Remembrance Day and beyond: Azerbaijan marked Remembrance Day with tributes at Victory Monument and a new social-media video from Victory Park, while also announcing it will host the UNAOC Global Forum in 2027. GCC tourism economics: A GCC-Stat report says tourism in the Gulf delivered about $254.7bn in 2025 and 4.5m jobs, with progress toward the 2022-2030 strategy targets. Online scams crackdown focus: Interpol warned that organised online financial and romance fraud is spreading across Asia, with Southeast Asia increasingly used to run scam networks. Israel-West Bank escalation: Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for war in the occupied West Bank, echoing tactics used in Gaza. Trade war hits food: The US-Canada trade fight is pushing up pressure on protein prices, with whey caught in tariff crossfire. Local politics and food rules: Tamil Nadu paused a beef-hostel menu proposal after backlash, keeping existing hostel meat options for now. Business and tech: UAE and other ministers used UNGA week to push trade, investment and development finance partnerships, while companies promoted digital services and AI-enabled education.