US Immigration Court Ruling: A US federal judge in Manhattan struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, calling it “patently unlawful” and beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority; the list included Albania, Bosnia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, among others, after the State Department said those applicants were at high risk of becoming a “public charge.” Sazan Island Protest: An activist delegation linked to the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania to “save” Sazan, but declined officials’ offers to visit the island and instead went to Tirana to join protests; the government says no final sale or development deal exists. Hydropower Pressure: Drought has pushed water levels at Fierza hydropower reservoir more than 18 metres below maximum, threatening output if levels fall further, with Albania relying on other plants, solar and imports. UNESCO Lake Ohrid Deadline: UNESCO gave Albania and North Macedonia five years to strengthen protection of Lake Ohrid, warning that unchecked construction and pollution could endanger World Heritage status. EU Fire Support to Serbia: The EU sent emergency firefighting assistance to Serbia as wildfires continue, including helicopters and teams. Economy & Credit: Bank lending in Albania rose 14% year-on-year in Q2, driven by business and home loans. Tourism Labor Shift: Albania is increasingly recruiting workers from Asia, signing agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia and discussing talks with the Philippines.