Pakistan Acting Presidency: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq assumed the role of acting president while President Asif Ali Zardari is visiting Austria and the Senate chairman is abroad, with Sadiq set to carry out presidential functions until their return. Austria–Israel/West Bank Politics: Reports say Israel is considering ejecting British (and possibly other European) officials from a Gaza coordination center, while Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker again urged Israel to halt E1 settlement expansion. Vienna in International Travel: American Airlines announced 2027 route expansions, including a new Philadelphia–Vienna service (the only U.S. airline to Vienna), plus Reykjavik and Porto. EU Budget Fight Context: Germany’s “frugal” camp and Chancellor-level warnings continue to shape the EU long-term budget battle, with calls for deep cuts. Energy/Industry in Austria: ANDRITZ marked a Linz turbogenerator production expansion, doubling capacity and tying logistics to the Danube. Science & Risk: Nepal’s deadly flash floods are increasingly linked to glacier collapse and a temporary river dam, with researchers warning the “new normal” of glacier hazards as warming accelerates. Digital Identity Deal: DNP agreed to acquire Austriacard in a €351m deal, adding momentum to Austria’s role in European e-IDs and payment tech.