Drone Attack in North Kordofan: A drone strike hit the Abu Zaeima market in Hamrat al Sheij, North Kordofan, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring dozens, according to Emergency Lawyers; the attack followed earlier strikes in the same area and comes amid intensified aerial warfare. Army Welcomes RSF Defectors: Sudan’s army says it has received RSF defectors as a “strategic victory,” with commanders pledging to the army and Al-Burhan reiterating an open-door policy for fighters who lay down arms. Peace Talks, Exclusion Fight: The Ta’sis (Sudan Founding Alliance) rejects any Sudan settlement outside established international frameworks, demands a three-month humanitarian truce via the Jeddah platform, and insists on a veto against the Islamic Movement and the National Congress Party. Humanitarian Funding Push: The U.S. State Department announced $240m for Catholic Relief Services, including support for Sudan, aiming to speed up multi-sector emergency aid. Hunger Warning: WFP warns the Iran conflict is worsening food insecurity and notes Sudan among other hotspots facing deteriorating conditions and funding shortfalls. Ebola Update in India: Two Sudanese suspected Ebola cases at Hyderabad’s Gandhi Hospital tested negative, easing immediate public health concerns. Regional Security Narrative: Xinhua reports Gulf Arab states’ confidence in U.S. security commitments is eroding after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks affecting shipping and markets.