Climate and Nature: A new UNEP report says weak policies, limited financing and poor coordination are stopping countries from using forests, wetlands and other nature-based solutions to build climate resilience. Forced Displacement: An IMF study finds refugee arrivals in Sub-Saharan Africa do not automatically weaken growth or drive broad inflation, though they place pressure on public finances and communities. Asia-Pacific Diplomacy: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a four-day Asia tour in Singapore, with trade and Indo-Pacific security on the agenda. Security and Travel: The U.S. will suspend a visa-free entry program for Chinese nationals visiting the Northern Mariana Islands on Oct. 30, citing security and law-enforcement concerns. AI Supply Chains: Anthropic warned that its reliance on Taiwan’s TSMC leaves its business exposed to geopolitical tensions and disruptions to chip production. Latin America: Lula won a fourth presidential term in Brazil, narrowly defeating Flávio Bolsonaro as right-wing parties gain ground elsewhere in the region. African Security: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called for African defence partnerships that build local expertise and industries, not just military equipment.