Higher Education Governance: Assam is moving to create an Assam State Higher Education Council to bring more structured planning, better funding coordination, and stronger institutional governance. Legal Aid Access: Bangladesh’s National Legal Aid Services Organization says it disposed of 240,720 cases for financially disadvantaged litigants using government-funded support. Public Services & Accountability: Australia’s ANU says its post-crisis governance will be “transparent, inclusive and fiscally responsible,” with clearer decision-making and open communication of rationale and risks. Digital & Agricultural Delivery: Zambia’s FISP program reports 83,000+ e-voucher redemption codes issued, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in farm inputs. Energy Reliability & Costs: PNG’s government sets a six-month push to cut PNG Power’s electricity losses (26%) to below 10%, linking blackouts and high costs to theft, technical losses, and unpaid bills. Local Government & Land Disputes: Ghana’s Awutu chiefs threaten to withhold stool lands from government projects after a dispute over land use for a 24-hour market. Procurement & Oversight: Maryland agencies reportedly stopped answering routine questions from some outlets, sending inquiries for legal review tied to a private defamation lawsuit involving Gov. Wes Moore. AI Governance & Risk: Nigeria’s audit leadership urged responsible AI adoption in auditing and assurance, emphasizing governance and professional ethics. Election/Politics: A New Zealand poll shows National down and “out of Government” unless it reaches a deal with Opportunity.