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The UK backed stronger UN sanctions on the Houthis as Europe linked Yemen security to Red Sea trade and humanitarian protection.

Australia announced local transport, housing and engagement measures as Rockingham prepares for the future AUKUS submarine fleet.

Canada reimposed Iran sanctions as France convened allied talks on escalation, mediation and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Canada announced new Russia sanctions at the G7 in Paris as the UK urged continued Ukraine support at the UN Security Council.

Canada said Foreign Minister Anita Anand would attend the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris to advance security and diplomatic priorities.

The U.S. sanctioned Iranlinked digital asset providers as Canada hosted Austria’s foreign minister for allied diplomatic talks.

Canada secured a 2year extension of favourable Chinese market access for canola meal, peas, lobsters and crab.

Denmark said its foreign minister would visit Georgia and North Carolina to assess U.S. market conditions for Danish firms.

Canada and the EU concluded digital trade negotiations, tying new rules for online commerce to a broader economicsecurity partnership.

The UK told the UN that Russia’s veto risked delaying Western Sahara diplomacy and urged renewed talks around a USbacked draft.

The Netherlands announced a major Ukraine support package as the UK said Russia was paying higher costs for limited battlefield gains.

Washington and Ottawa held separate foreignminister meetings focused on Caribbean security, critical minerals and CanadaUAE relations.

The State Department said a U.S.Caribbean dialogue brought 15 countries into talks and announced funding for security, cable links and health workforce programs.

The UK sanctioned 2 Iranian nationals as allies condemned Iranlinked hostile activity, including the RAF Fairford incident and hybrid threats.

Canada marked renewed UN restrictions on Iran while Australia relisted 15 people and 2 entities under counterterrorism financing sanctions.

Governments focused on defence industry, energy security, Ukraine support, maritime routes, AI risk and humanitarian protection.

Canada framed its UN week around democratic resilience, Haiti governance, IndoPacific ties, security, climate, and humanitarian commitments.

China reported new US understandings on trade, AI and military communication while promoting Global Development Initiative projects.

The UK, Canada, Iceland and Norway condemned Russia at the OSCE over elections, repression and occupied Ukrainian territories.

Canada imposed new Iran sanctions on five individuals and five entities, linking the action to human rights abuses and global security concerns.