Hong Kong Crackdown: A court sentenced Tiananmen vigil activists Lee Cheuk-yan, Albert Ho and Chow Hang-tung to 5–7 years for national security offenses, drawing UN and rights-group condemnation. Human Rights & Development: Qatar told the UN Human Rights Council that the right to development is a fundamental right, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Declaration. Accountability at the World Bank: Advocates say the World Bank board overruled its independent compliance mechanism after a Cambodia complaint over predatory microfinance harms, weakening remedies for affected communities. Sexual Violence Policy Debate (Singapore): Parliament discussed chemical castration for rising molestation cases, with officials saying current proof is not conclusive. LGBTQ Rights in Courts (Canada): BC’s tribunal ordered a doctor to pay $28,100 for refusing a puberty-blocker injection to a transgender teen. Refugee Detention (Sri Lanka): A Rohingya refugee urged UN action to free 116 asylum seekers detained for nearly 21 months. AI Misuse Linked to UAE (Anthropic): Anthropic says it disrupted a UAE-linked AI influence operation targeting the Muslim Brotherhood and UN experts over Sudan. Civilian Harm in War (Iran): Reports say a US munition likely hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing four and injuring dozens. Press Freedom Pressure (Pakistan): Rights groups urged Pakistan’s PM to curb a worsening press freedom climate and use of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act against journalists.