UNESCO World Heritage: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan inscribed 25 new sites, including the Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros—a first for Comoros—alongside major additions like Greece’s Mount Olympus (mixed) and the D-Day beaches in Normandy. International Security: Saudi Arabia and 13 partners (including Comoros) launched a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden, as Houthi attacks and regional tensions keep trade and energy routes under pressure. Diplomacy & Transport: Comoros and Madagascar resumed direct flights after a four-year pause, with services restarting via the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route, tied to restored political dialogue. Sanctions & Shipping Law: A Singapore case charges a company and director over alleged flag registration services for a UN-blacklisted ship linked to North Korea sanctions—an issue that also touches Comoros-linked vessel history. Sports Governance: FIFA’s leadership reportedly moved to abort its takeover plans, while still pushing reforms aimed at supporting financially strained federations. Mobility & Borders: New reporting highlights how visa rules and rejection rates can sharply limit African travel options, with Schengen access under renewed political debate.