FIFA Turmoil: UEFA confirmed it made a “departure payment” and covered an MBA course tied to Gianni Infantino’s alleged affair, while European leagues and the Norwegian FA renewed calls for him to resign as FIFA’s future plans face fresh backlash. Kosovo Political Crisis: Kosovo’s parliament was suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj egged caretaker PM Albin Kurti, deepening a stalemate over electing a new president. Ceuta Fallout & EU Migration Politics: Spain and Italy escalated their Ceuta dispute with reciprocal border checks; the EU urged Meta and TikTok to curb disinformation, while EU home affairs chief Magnus Brunner said the controls are likely temporary. Ukraine-Serbia Ties: Zelenskyy thanked Serbia for support for reconstruction and energy, as both sides pledged to push a long-stalled free trade deal and deepen transport links. Security Flashpoints: A drone carrying explosives exploded inside Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, prompting stepped-up surveillance; officials said it wasn’t detected in Romania or Bulgaria. BRICS Trade: BRICS trade ministers met in Jaipur, with UAE urging reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid shipping disruption concerns. Hungary Presidency: Tisza named former Supreme Court chief András Baka as its presidential candidate ahead of a parliamentary vote. Armenia AI Push: Armenia opened a Firebird-NVIDIA AI factory, positioning the country as a regional AI computing hub.