Food Aid in Focus: The Aliko Dangote Foundation, with Niger’s government, delivered 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable households across 25 local areas in Niger State—an Eid-el-Kabir relief push backed by state officials. Delivery Platform Tension: In India, a viral “1 roti trick” claim is sparking debate over whether customers and restaurants can bypass Zomato fees while still using its delivery network, raising fresh questions about platform economics. School Meals Momentum: In Indiana, the Tri-Creek School Corporation and Chartwells Food Service are set to run a drive-through Summer Food Service Program with free breakfast and lunch kits for kids 18 and under. Trade Talks: Canada and India are moving toward a free trade deal by year-end, with a Team Canada mission to India planned for November and talks spanning agri-food and tech. Food Safety in Court: Canada’s Supreme Court is set to hear a Maple Leaf Lunchables Listeria case tied to deaths and illnesses from 2008, with franchise owners arguing suppliers could face broader financial liability. Soft Power via Cuisine: Malaysia’s culinary leaders are pitching the country’s multicultural food heritage as a tool for diplomacy, talent development, and tourism beyond festivals.