Treaty Fight in New Zealand: The Green Party says the Government’s “Stealth Treaty Principles Bill” weakens te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 laws, arguing it lowers Crown obligations and blocks stronger protections. Local Governance Under Pressure: Ruapehu District Council will spend $50,000 to study possible unitary authority amalgamation options before an early-August deadline. Courts vs. Transport Rules: Fiji’s taxi operators are taking the Transport Minister to court over retrospective permit changes that replace the open-rank system. Infrastructure Safety in Venezuela: Authorities inspected slope stabilization on the Caracas–La Guaira Highway and plan a controlled rock-destruction closure from 9am–3pm today and tomorrow to secure a “100% safe route.” Governance and Accountability Theme: In the U.S., a Maryland man was charged for false information on a government firearm form—another reminder that compliance failures can turn into criminal cases. Global Governance Narrative: Experts and media leaders say China’s governance model is influencing the Arab world and Global South, as a new Arabic edition of a Xi-era governance book is launched in Cairo.