Higher-Ed Governance: Malaysia’s AUKU repeal is drawing calls for a replacement legal framework to protect university oversight, quality, and accountability as the country aims to stay competitive globally. Public Service Modernization: Malta’s new servizz.gov portal is shifting government services to “life events” and adding an AI chatbot to help people find the right help without knowing which department to ask. Digital & AI Ethics: Malaysia is pushing AI governance and ethics education and working with platforms like TikTok to curb misuse and inappropriate sales. National Security & Surveillance: JamaicaEye contracts worth about $790M are set to expand CCTV coverage, with major buildout in Portmore, renewing the debate over safety versus privacy. Local Governance & Planning: England’s planning reforms would move many minor housing and small development decisions from committees to officers, a change critics say could weaken local democracy. Service Delivery Under Strain: Australia’s NDIS reforms are nearing a deal, but disability advocates warn eligibility tightening could disrupt supports while the government argues readiness and fraud controls. Energy & Industry: India’s government is setting facility-wise LPG production targets for refiners, with reviews every six months, to secure domestic availability and fair pricing. Accountability & Heritage: India reports 414 encroachments at 3,688 protected monuments, saying it has taken action and digitized boundaries for better enforcement. Conflict & Civilian Impact: Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit Marib’s residential areas and displaced camps, escalating fears of wider war.