Taiwan–China Diplomatic Clash: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing for allegedly pressuring Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to withdraw flight clearances that derailed President William Lai’s Eswatini trip, with lawmakers citing threats to debt relief and violations of aviation safety and noninterference. Central Banking & Reserves: Eswatini’s Central Bank says it now holds gold reserves worth E195 million after buying 2,500 ounces in July 2025, while reporting gross official reserves averaging E11.5 billion in 2025 and standing at E8.8 billion as of May 29. Health & Regional Safety: Senior officials from nine countries met in Nairobi to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety in healthcare, as Ebola preparedness and border surveillance remain a key concern. Children’s Rights & Basic Services: Government launched Eswatini’s 2026 Children’s Month, stressing universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to protect children’s health and schooling. Digital Skills for Government Work: Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU with the University of Eswatini to train 650 ERS employees in AI literacy through the UNESWA AI Academy. Public Health Worries Around World Cup: Experts warn the US World Cup build-up could raise disease risks, pointing to weakened public health capacity amid major staffing cuts. Justice & Immigration: A court case raised allegations that immigration officials issued forged documents leading to arrests at KMIII International Airport, while another matter saw an alleged online gambling kingpin withdraw a bail bid ahead of trial.