Nile Water Tensions: Egypt renewed its hard line against Ethiopia’s reported plans for three more Blue Nile dams, warning it “will not allow additional dams” and stressing it can defend water security—an escalation that widens the dispute beyond the river itself. Digital Ethiopia at BRICS: Ethiopia showcased its Digital Ethiopia 2030 agenda at the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group in Pune, highlighting Fayda Digital ID and MESOB as it pushes for a stronger digital public-service ecosystem. Aviation Partnership: Ethiopian Ambassador Binalf Andualem met Boeing executives in Washington to reaffirm the long-running Ethiopia Airlines–Boeing partnership, marking the airline’s 80th anniversary with a 787 commemorative model. Art & Community Spaces: Addis Ababa’s Studio 11 grew from a shared artist workspace into a gallery that makes room for new voices, while AfroHeat Fitness in Addis Ababa is building mother-friendly workouts with a children’s room and flexible support. Music Spotlight: Protoje’s “1000 Lashes” video drops this Thursday, filmed at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum—linking the track to Ethiopia’s resistance history. Ethiopian Food Abroad: Sekela Kitchen opened in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market, bringing Ethiopian classics like doro wat and injera to a new audience. Sports Note: Winfred Yavi leads a Bahrain trio at Athletissima in Lausanne today, with Ethiopian runner Kena Tufa also listed among the names to watch. Diaspora Pressure: A US judge lifted the final block ending Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Ethiopians, leaving many facing urgent uncertainty.