Police Oversight: Kosovo’s Police Inspectorate (IPK) has recommended suspending two officers from the North Mitrovica Regional Police Directorate after allegations that a Serb man in Dren, Zubin Potok, was beaten during an August 11 raid; the IPK says it will work with prosecutors to establish the full circumstances. Mitrovica Bridge Standoff: Serbia says the main Mitrovica bridge is not ready to reopen, while the EU says coordination and security steps are in place and KFOR is reducing its permanent presence; the dispute keeps fueling tensions in the north. Political Deadlock: Kosovo remains stuck in a parliamentary crisis over forming the Assembly and agreeing on a president, with parties trading blame and opposition MPs staying away from talks aimed at breaking the impasse. KFOR Violence Case: A Pristina court ordered 30 days’ pre-trial detention for Igor Mirković of Zvečan over alleged attacks on KFOR personnel and Kosovo Police during May 2023 unrest. Public Health: Kosovo reports 137 measles cases since mid-April, including 25 in the past week, and has launched catch-up MMR vaccination in low-coverage areas. Energy Deal: Kosovo and North Macedonia signed a three-year coal agreement for about 3 million tonnes from Obiliq at €24.40 per tonne. Telecom Update: Kosovo-related regional telecom news: Ncell in Nepal introduced a 60-second pulse rate for international outgoing calls to 198 countries.