Turkey-Iran Sanctions Ripple: Turkey revoked the licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat, citing banking-law grounds tied to risks for depositors and financial stability, after new US sanctions on a Turkish bank over alleged IRGC links. EU Banking Push: EU officials meeting in Dublin say European banks need bigger scale and deeper capital markets to compete with the US, while urging less political interference in mergers and more cross-border integration. Online Safety Overhaul: The EU unveiled plans to restrict children’s social media use under a new “Kids Act” approach, including limits for under-13s, tighter rules for gaming and AI chatbots, and safeguards against addictive design. Palestinian Visa Clash: The EU urged the US to reconsider denying visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly, warning it undermines full participation after another year of refusals. Ukraine Funding Pressure: EU finance chiefs in Dublin pressed partners to plug Ukraine’s growing financing gap ahead of UN week, with the shortfall already running tens of billions. Russia Watch: As Russia’s State Duma election turnout hit 32.58% by day two, Western concerns focus on what comes next amid fears of further escalation and hybrid pressure on Europe. Canada-EU “Associate” Talk: Canada’s interest in an EU “associate member” style relationship is spreading online as EU-Canada ties deepen amid trade tensions with the US. Brussels Culture & Nature: Brussels Heritage Days kicked off with 270+ activities, alongside a month-long Renature Time programme of 100+ free biodiversity events.