Culture & Literature: Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, El Houssein Ould Medou, presided in Nouakchott over the book presentation “Archaeology: Sand and Snow in Symbiosis” by writer Dr. Mohamed Abdallah Babah and American Jerry Claude, framing it as a cultural bridge through poetry and part of the country’s wider cultural push. Youth & Society: In Nouakchott, the Ministry’s acting secretary-general led an open day on illegal immigration, organized by Watana, bringing together experts and young people for workshops on migration risks, shelters, and how youth can help find solutions. Film & Streaming: Prime Video is streaming Kevin Macdonald’s thriller “The Runner,” starring Gal Gadot as a lawyer forced into a frantic, phone-driven sprint across London to save her abducted son. Sports (Regional): Vipers SC coach Denis Lavagne says the team is ready for the CAF Champions League opener against Mauritania’s FC Nouadhibou, stressing the importance of a strong first-leg result. International Spotlight (Sahara): A U.S. military delegation visited Dakhla Port to discuss maritime infrastructure and security, following earlier U.S. engagement at El Guerguerat on border cooperation with Morocco and Mauritania. Arts & Entertainment (Global): Moscow International Film Week wrapped up with major Saudi-Russia cooperation talks, including support measures for foreign producers.