World Cup 2026—Ghana: Ghana’s campaign takes a hit as midfielder Thomas Partey is ruled out of the Group L opener against Panama after a Canadian court upheld his entry ban, ending weeks of uncertainty and forcing Carlos Queiroz to start without a key control-and-experience figure. World Cup 2026—Matchday context: Ghana and Panama both open Group L at Toronto Stadium amid Ghana’s recent winless run and coaching changes, while Panama arrive with signs of improvement. Regional diplomacy—EU funding for climate displacement: The EU announced a €100 million, four-year climate displacement resilience programme, with Comoros named among beneficiary countries, alongside support for early warning and response planning. International security—Barakah Nuclear Plant attack condemned: A broad joint statement including Comoros condemned a May 17 drone attack on electrical infrastructure outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional security. Parliamentary cooperation—Asian-African conference: Arab and African parliamentary delegations, including from the Union Council of the Comoros, arrived in Benghazi for the Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference focused on development and parliamentary cooperation.