Gaza Human Rights: UN rights chief Volker Türk says Israeli bulldozers are still leveling areas where bodies may be buried, urging access for international investigators and accountability for possible violations. Turkey LGBTQ Crackdown: Turkish police detained dozens in Istanbul during a protest against the “My Family Is Safe” campaign, following weekend raids that targeted LGBTQ+ groups and media, with rights groups warning of escalating repression. Iran-Iraq Kurdish Opposition: Iran-linked drone attacks hit Kurdish opposition bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, while a US watchdog report says Iran has targeted US diplomatic posts in Iraq since February. Saudi Security Alerts: Saudi Arabia issued wide-ranging alerts including Mecca and Jeddah after a week of attacks by Iran-aligned fighters; alerts were later lifted as Houthis press strikes and shipping risks grow. US-Iran War Fallout: A Pentagon watchdog report says Iran strikes damaged hundreds of US base structures and highlights munitions shortages and supply bottlenecks. Israel Arms Push: The US plans a $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, including 40,000 MK-84 and BLU-117 bombs, raising fresh humanitarian and political concerns. Culture & Identity: Qatar’s Awqaf ministry released a book on reviving Arab identity through Arabic language and cultural rebuilding, while the Arab Book Award and Arab Publishers Union signed a cooperation deal to expand Arabic publishing ties.