FIFA Governance Crisis: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF escalated their revolt against Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell minority stakes in a new World Cup-run company, with UEFA voting to boycott FIFA tournaments and senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigning in protest. Global Diplomacy: A “Gaza roadmap” backed by Trump’s Board of Peace lays out phased steps tied to Israeli withdrawal, but its terms—especially on Hamas disarmament and control of weapons—look unlikely to satisfy Israel. Election Integrity: Nigeria’s INEC in Lagos will display candidates’ credentials for 2027 polls, while Osun’s election watchdog warns officials against political pressure and insists on on-time, rule-bound deployment. Judicial Reform: South Korea’s acting prosecutor general offered to resign after parliament passed a bill stripping prosecutors of direct investigative powers. National ID & Public Services: The Philippines will offer free MRT-3 rides for National ID holders on set August dates, linking transport access to the national ID rollout. Security & Justice: Philippines authorities deported two Japanese fugitives tied to theft and a transnational syndicate, and Nigeria’s EFCC secured convictions for illegal mining by two Chinese nationals. Governance Reset in Pakistan: DG ISPR said any administrative reset must be constitutional, amid unrest and protests in AJK and Balochistan. Tech & Misinformation: A US State Department AI-generated Africa map at an AIDS conference was widely mocked for major country errors, raising new questions about AI oversight.