Sahrawi kids’ summer hosting wraps in Gran Canaria: Spain’s “Vacaciones en Paz” programme for Sahrawi minors from refugee camps concluded this week with municipal receptions across Telde, Teror, Santa Lucía and Santa Brígida, featuring Polisario representatives and host families—another reminder of how tourism and hospitality are being used to sustain people-to-people ties. Western Sahara in the spotlight via media and tourism claims: International outlets are drawing attention to Western Sahara’s UN status as a non-self-governing territory and to Morocco’s push to normalize the territory through investment and tourism projects, including in Dakhla—raising questions for travelers about what they’re visiting. Morocco’s diplomatic push in Latin America: A report says Colombia’s new government froze ties with the SADR and recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, with other countries’ shifts cited as part of a broader rebranding effort. Ceuta border crisis fallout (Spain-Morocco): A hacker group claims a major leak of Moroccan security personnel data tied to the Ceuta influx, while coverage continues to frame the border as a pressure point linked to Western Sahara politics. UK travel warnings update: The UK Foreign Office reiterated “do not travel” guidance for 36 countries, with holiday plans potentially affected by insurance and consular limits. Travel advisory watch (Japan): Japan is reviewing its Level 2 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia and Oman based on ongoing monitoring of regional safety.