Border Security Crackdown: Spanish Guardia Civil and National Police, backed by Europol, arrested nine suspects and seized cash, hashish, boats and vehicles in a migrant-smuggling network operating from Algeria-linked routes to Spain. Healthcare & Trade: Recce Pharmaceuticals says it has signed a non-binding term sheet for a 10-year exclusive MENA licensing deal for its R327 topical gel targeting diabetic foot infections, covering Saudi Arabia, GCC, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco (subject to approvals). Diplomacy: Turkey’s Erdoğan spoke by phone with Algeria’s Tebboune, reviewing cooperation in trade, energy and defense industry. Energy & Supply Chains: Kazakhstan pledged support for South Korea’s energy diversification, including facilitating imports of Kazakh crude—amid ongoing Middle East supply disruptions. Water Infrastructure: SONATRACH announced contracts for three solar-powered desalination plants in Tlemcen, Chlef and Mostaganem, each with 300,000 m3/day capacity, as part of a wider national program. Agriculture Exports: Ireland’s cattle exports surpassed 200,000 head, with Algeria among destinations showing strong year-on-year growth. Sanctions Update: The US Treasury removed 76 names/entities from an older sanctions blacklist, including some linked to Algeria, as it streamlines compliance burdens. Sports & Business Culture: World Cup fever in Argentina is boosting counterfeit jersey and trading-card sales, squeezing local textile retailers already hit by cheap imports.