World Cup 2026 & Inclusion: FIFA’s promise of a “welcome” tournament is being tested by U.S. immigration restrictions, including a reported refusal to let Somali referee Omar Artan enter despite proper paperwork—raising fresh questions about who gets access in a competition branded as universal. Asmara College Spotlight: Orotta College of Medicine and Science wrapped its 13th annual six-month festival on 12 June, mixing education, culture, sports, fashion shows, and updates on medical training progress. Eritrea in the Diaspora Lens: Alexander Isak’s Sweden eligibility story ties back to Eritrea, as his parents fled Eritrea’s 1990s wars and settled in Sweden—an unexpected football bridge to Eritrea’s recent history. Medical Self-Reliance: A new Eritrea-focused interview highlights efforts to build domestic ophthalmology capacity, with visiting faculty training local physicians and a vision for the Berhan Ayny Ophthalmic Hospital. Public Health Milestone: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted WHO-prequalified integrated antenatal testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, aiming to cut mother-to-child transmission with rapid “one visit, one test” screening. Humanitarian/Regional Context: EU “technical talks” with the Taliban in Brussels on repatriation are set amid criticism over women’s rights and education bans, while broader regional tensions continue to shape movement and safety.