US Courts & Immigration: A US federal judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s blanket suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling the policy was “patently unlawful” and exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority—an order that also covers North Macedonia among the affected states. Balkan Roma Politics: In Skopje, Roma political, social, and media representatives from Serbia met Minister Nedžet Mustafa to push stronger Roma political organization, anti-discrimination efforts, and deeper regional cooperation. UNESCO & Lake Ohrid: UNESCO gave Albania and North Macedonia five years to tighten protection of Lake Ohrid, warning that unchecked construction, wastewater pollution, and tourism pressure could threaten the site’s World Heritage status. Health in North Macedonia: Health Minister Sašo Klekovski reported 43 confirmed West Nile fever cases, including detections in Skopje districts and a dead crow, alongside mosquito-control spraying. Diplomatic/Legal Pressure on Iva Mihaylova: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said she will raise the Mihaylova case at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg in mid-September, after doctors in North Macedonia said necessary treatment couldn’t be provided there. Culture & Film: The Sarajevo Film Festival’s top narrative prize went to Austria’s “Everytime,” while North Macedonian actress Sara Klimoska served on the jury.