Electricity Crisis & Governance: Energy Minister Joe Saddi says Lebanon’s power shortfall is mainly about missing generation capacity and warns investors demand financial and security guarantees; he also cites non-technical losses of about 30% and calls for a fuel-linked dynamic tariff, while announcing he will boycott Cabinet sessions until overdue EDL payments and exemptions are addressed. Waste & Climate Cooperation: Environment Minister Tamara El Zein met France’s ambassador to expand environmental cooperation, with a big focus on attracting European investment for waste management, plus climate financing, air quality, health and stronger institutions. Biological Tracking Concerns: A report claims researchers used genetically modified soil bacteria as detectable biological markers that can spread via mud onto clothing and tires, raising alarms about “biological tracking” linked to southern Lebanon’s border ecosystems. Surveillance & Press Freedom: The IFJ released a report on legal and regulatory gaps around surveillance of journalists, warning that hacking and intercepted data undermine source confidentiality and public access to information. Southern Lebanon Security Context: A UK senior military official visited Lebanon to reaffirm support for Lebanese sovereignty and the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces in preventing escalation. Labour Rights (Global): A new Labour Rights Index finds most countries have improved labour laws, but only a small share of the world’s population has “access to decent work,” underscoring the broader rights gap.