Lebanon Electricity Crunch: Energy Minister Joe Saddi says he will boycott Cabinet sessions until Lebanon settles EDL arrears and exemptions, warning the core problem is only one-third of demand being met and pushing for private-sector investment with financial and security guarantees; he also calls for a fuel-linked dynamic tariff and tackling non-technical losses (about 30%). Environment & Investment: Environment Minister Tamara El Zein met France’s ambassador to expand cooperation, aiming to attract French/European funding for waste management, citing updated solid-waste strategy, a new authority, and cost-recovery rules. South Lebanon Governance: Speaker Nabih Berri is pressing for de-escalation between PM Nawaf Salam, Hezbollah and southern residents, with Salam’s Nabatieh push framed around restoring state authority and launching tenders for roads, hospitals, power and civil defense. Regional Trade Connectivity: France says Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Greece and Cyprus are interested in joining IMEC, with a ministerial meeting expected later this year. Labour Rights Snapshot: A new Labour Rights Index reports most countries still fall short on access to decent work, highlighting ongoing legal reform needs. Humanitarian Pressure on Lebanon: UNICEF-linked reporting warns war is pushing children out of school and into hunger and work, as families struggle to survive.