Western Sahara Talks: UN chief António Guterres’ latest report says negotiations are shifting toward transitional arrangements, with Morocco’s autonomy plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2797 set as the basis for talks, including discussion of a possible transitional council. Diplomatic Rift: Algeria severed ties with the UAE, accusing Abu Dhabi of “hostile actions” and intervention across North Africa, the Sahel and West Asia. Economy & Governance: President Tebboune faced fresh criticism after a long media appearance that critics say offered little on worsening economic and diplomatic conditions. Energy Security: OPEC+ agreed to keep November oil output targets unchanged, while OPEC warned that attacks on energy infrastructure and disrupted shipping routes could raise volatility. Agriculture Push: Algeria’s president ordered a special Council of Ministers session focused only on agriculture, praising recent gains in organization, digitization and investment. Regional Energy Projects: Algeria is advancing the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as part of its bid to strengthen its role as a regional energy hub, with work underway on the Algerian section. Sports (Algeria): Riyad Mahrez arrived in Doha to complete a free transfer to Al Shamal, and Algeria opens its Arab volleyball campaign against Oman in Amman. Trade & Cooperation: Bangladesh and Algeria launched a government-to-government plan for long-term LNG and fertiliser imports, under a broader cooperation agenda.