Diplomacy Roundup: President Droupadi Murmu returned to New Delhi after a landmark three-nation State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, with India and the three countries pushing new deals on trade, defence, investment and tourism. Skopje Spotlight: During the North Macedonia leg, Murmu became the first Indian head of state to visit the country, unveiling a Mahatma Gandhi bust in Skopje and visiting the Mother Teresa Memorial. EU Accession Watch: Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski said North Macedonia’s EU path remains blocked despite two years of talks, with no plan to make concessions on identity or history. Culture & Tourism: Parliament appointed Sedat Sulejmani as the new Minister of Culture and Tourism, replacing Zoran Ljutkov, as part of a government reshuffle. Heritage Update: UNESCO postponed listing the Ohrid Region as World Heritage in Danger, giving Skopje until 2030 to meet protection recommendations. Health Alert: WHO reports West Nile fever cases rising across Europe, with two cases recorded in North Macedonia. Regional Politics: Hungary launched an investigation into a €1 billion loan to North Macedonia via Eximbank, alleging unusually favorable terms.