Shooting and Extradition: The government says the US Justice Department is being kept informed after gunfire outside the home of Prem Narine, a key witness in the Mohameds’ extradition case. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two others were arrested; the government alleges shots were fired from their car, while Mohamed disputes the account and his office has called for diplomatic scrutiny. Court Challenge: The Court of Appeal has reserved its ruling on the Mohameds’ challenge to the extradition law. The Attorney General says US assurances and the existing treaty protect against transfer to a third country; defence lawyers dispute their adequacy. China Ties: Senior Chinese political adviser Bater met President Irfaan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Speaker Manzoor Nadir, with both sides signalling interest in deeper cooperation. Gas Plans: Guyana is weighing a smaller LNG export project—or no exports—as ExxonMobil says it needs more gas to support oil production. Police Leadership: Commissioner Clifton Hicken rescinded a leave letter for SOCU head Fazil Karimbaksh, leaving his status unsettled amid allegations against him and a challenge to the commissioner’s authority. Pension Dispute: APNU has backed a court challenge over alleged NIS minimum-pension underpayments and called for arrears to be paid.