Ebola Response: Health workers in DR Congo’s Ituri province protested unpaid wages and bonuses, walking off jobs as the outbreak hit 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths—aid groups warn the disease is still spreading fast. Stormont Stability: Ireland’s Taoiseach urged “political maturity” to keep Stormont running amid DUP and Sinn Féin tensions, with budget talks still unresolved and elections looming next year. Wildfire Relief Politics: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said a special session for northern wildfire economic relief is unlikely, pointing instead to a January regular session—though lawmakers may struggle to agree in an election-heavy stretch. Housing & Taxes: Billionaire investor Bill Ackman warned New York City’s rent freeze and tax approach could worsen affordability and drive capital flight, arguing “socialism is a disaster.” Anti-Corruption Transparency: Sri Lanka will keep public access to politicians’ asset and liability declarations while amending its anti-corruption law to balance privacy with accountability. Trade Remedies in Malaysia: Malaysia launched an anti-dumping probe on certain aluminum-zinc coated steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, and also started an expiry review of duties on coated steel coils from China and Vietnam. Business Licensing: Sri Lanka’s Colombo Municipal Council extended trade licence deadlines to Aug. 31, warning of legal action for non-compliance. Regional Economy: Germany’s Rhine low-water levels are threatening river cargo traffic, raising pressure to deepen key stretches to keep industrial supply chains moving.