Kosovo Political Deadlock: Opposition parties say Albin Kurti cannot stay as acting prime minister after being sworn in as an MP, as Kosovo still lacks a fully formed parliament and the August 7 deadline has passed. Presidential Crisis Talks: The LDK has dropped demands for top posts in negotiations with Kurti’s Vetëvendosje, signaling openness to a consensus president to avoid new elections. Parliament vs Government Rules: Legal questions are growing over whether Kurti and acting president Albulena Haxhiu can hold parliamentary seats while keeping their executive roles. Serbia-Kosovo Tensions: NATO says improved security has let KFOR reduce its permanent presence at the Mitrovica bridge, while keeping visible patrols. Religious and Community Security: The Serbian Orthodox Church urges protection for its sites after attacks and threatening messaging. Detentions: Kosovo police detained a prominent Bosnian Islamic preacher ahead of a book event, without clear public reasons. Trade and Labor Links: Bangladesh and Kosovo discussed an FTA and a government-to-government recruitment mechanism for workers. Regional Diplomacy: Albania’s PM Edi Rama backed Ukraine’s right to freedom while rejecting calls to punish Kyiv over its Kosovo stance.