Brussels Security Crackdown: Belgium’s Defence Minister Theo Francken says the Armed Forces are joining a first-ever integrated police operation in Brussels to tackle drug-linked violence, with six police zones and the Federal Police acting alongside the military as shootings in the capital continue to mount. Immigration Office Detentions: Almost 70 people have been detained after Immigration Office interviews since the start of the year, as NGOs and opposition MPs criticise the federal plan to cut reception places in Brussels and raise concerns for asylum seekers and Palestinian students affected by Gaza-related evacuation disputes. Cybersecurity Alert: Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX’s Cursor AI tool to break into a Belgian chemical firm and at least six other companies, showing how criminals are adapting commercial AI despite guardrails. EU/UNRWA Condemnation: The EU and 14 countries, including Belgium, condemn Israel’s seizure of a UNRWA facility in occupied East Jerusalem and demand full compliance with UN protections. Nepal-Tibet Floods With Belgian Links: Belgium-linked foreign nationals are among those affected by the Nepal-Tibet flash floods, as death tolls and missing lists keep rising and rescue efforts continue. Belgium in Culture: Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” is selected as Belgium’s Oscar entry for the International Feature Film category. Royal Diplomacy: King Philippe sends condolences after Norway’s King Harald V dies, while Belgium’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Caroline Vermeulen, begins her tenure after presenting credentials to Pope Leo XIV.