Regional Security Coalition: The U.S., Canada and nine Latin American and Caribbean governments—including the Dominican Republic—signed a joint declaration accusing Iran and proxies of terrorist and malign operations in the Western Hemisphere, pledging tighter coordination to counter them. Hispaniola Tensions in Sports: After Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic, Dominican Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz announced a total ban on Haiti’s national team using Dominican sports facilities, citing crowd gate breaches and indiscipline; Haiti’s federation and embassy pushed back, saying the issue must not damage neighborly relations. Diplomatic Pushback on War Claims: Russia’s ambassador in Santo Domingo said the embassy has not received formal, documented requests about Dominicans allegedly sent to fight in Ukraine, asking families for full identifying details before any review. Maternal Health Program: The Dominican Republic joined a PAHO-and-MSD for Mothers initiative to cut preventable maternal deaths and improve adolescent pregnancy care, including training and postpartum family planning. Tourism & Urban Projects: Puerto Plata kicked off modernization of the historic cable car with higher-capacity double-cable trams, while the Colonial City received housing and facade upgrades under Promevi and related programs. Climate & Planning: Experts urged integrating territorial planning, risk management and early-warning tools to improve resilience to climate displacement and environmental threats. Culture & Economy: The Santo Domingo Book Fair closed with 714,322 visitors and over RD$97 million in sales, with plans to extend next year’s edition to two weeks.