BRICS Justice Diplomacy: India’s CJI Surya Kant opened the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum in New Delhi, stressing stronger judicial cooperation and proposing a shared arbitration and mediation platform to settle commercial disputes, with bilateral talks held with leaders from Russia, China, Egypt, South Africa and others. Ethiopia–U.S. Talks: Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia to discuss expanding trade, investment and security cooperation. Nile Mediation Offer: Italy’s FM Antonio Tajani said Rome is ready to mediate between Egypt and Ethiopia on Nile waters if both sides agree, citing Italy’s ties with Addis Ababa and Cairo. Digital Ports Upgrade: Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics launched a digital customer self-service platform for cargo tracking, booking, demurrage, payments and complaints, aiming to cut paper-based procedures. Livestock Exports Push: Ethiopia reported livestock export earnings of $128.3m and targets $1bn, citing low abattoir capacity use and supply-chain constraints. Tigray Rights Alarm: Reports from East Wollega claim at least 68 deaths and church burnings amid clashes involving Abiy-allied forces. Sports—Kenya’s Wanyonyi: Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s 1000m world record was officially ratified, and he also won the 800m at the Brussels Diamond League final.