Red Sea Travel Security: A Saudi-led maritime defense alliance involving dozens of countries aims to counter threats in Red Sea shipping lanes, but analysts warn it may struggle to turn diplomacy into day-to-day operational impact. Horn of Africa Tensions: A BBC Tigrinya report says an Ethiopian drone strike hit a school in northern Tigray, with casualties reported, as fears grow of renewed conflict that could spill across borders including Eritrea. Visa Rules for Travelers: The U.S. says routine visa processing in several African posts—including Asmara—will shift to regional hubs from Aug. 1, with embassies not closing but applicants needing to travel for appointments (South Sudan’s nonimmigrant visas now route via Kampala). Eritrean Community & Culture: Eritreans in Western Canada held a major community festival in Edmonton celebrating “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” featuring cultural performances and sports. Diaspora Spotlight: An Eritrean neuroscientist and Montessori educator, Sinit Habteab, shares her return to Asmara and her mission to support children with special needs. Sports & Eritrean Connections: A Canadian soccer player on Team Eritrea is mentioned in a Winnipeg shooting case, while a separate report notes an Eritrean runner won a 10K in Maine.