EU-US Diplomacy: The EU urged the US to reconsider visa denials for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA, saying Washington’s move blocks full Palestinian participation even as Abbas can speak via prerecorded video. Security & Hybrid Threats: Macron warned Europe won’t get advance notice if Russia shifts from hybrid attacks to direct strikes, ordering plans to protect critical infrastructure and defence sites from drones and cyberattacks. Ukraine Aid: The EU approved a €3.3bn tranche for Ukraine’s defence, earmarked for missiles and drones, as Russia protested Britain’s expanded arms support. Energy Shock: Macron warned of an “explosion” in energy prices after Houthi-linked disruptions around Hormuz and Saudi pipeline damage squeezed supplies. EU-Canada Pivot: Ursula von der Leyen’s “associate member” idea for Canada drew fresh debate as Ottawa signalled it won’t pay into the EU budget broadly, while pushing deeper security and trade ties. Markets & Money: Cyprus won an S&P upgrade to A as growth stays resilient and debt trends down despite regional risks. Crypto Regulation: A report says ECB chief Lagarde personally blocked Binance’s Greek bid for an EU licence. Regional Trade Routes: Bulgaria’s MF Port Burgas pushed the Middle Corridor, betting EU focus will boost China-Europe cargo flows.