Counterfeit Stamps Crackdown (Kuwait): Kuwait’s Interior Ministry says it arrested a five-member Bangladeshi gang for forging and selling government stamps, including hospital-linked stamp paper rolls, and seized forgery equipment like printers and stamp rolls. Surveillance Renewal Fight (U.S.): A key FISA Section 702 program is set to expire, renewing debate over national security versus privacy protections for Americans caught in foreign-communications collection. Court Blocks Trump Fund (U.S.): A federal judge temporarily halted the nearly $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund, ordering the administration to sign a clear agreement that the program is dead. Repatriation After Demolitions (Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire): Ghana began repatriating 327 stranded citizens after Port Bouët demolitions in Abidjan, with buses and trucks provided for returns and follow-up on promised compensation. Active Travel Push (UK): The UK government unveiled plans for 5,000 new walking/wheeling/cycling routes and safer crossings by 2030, aiming to make active travel safer and more practical. Nightlife Policy Pressure (UK): The Night Time Industries Association urged the UK to recognize nightclubs as cultural institutions, citing closures and pushing stronger planning protections. Cybersecurity Incident (France): France’s Tchap secure messaging service was breached via account takeover, exposing public chat-room data for tens of thousands of users. Governance & Accountability (India): India’s Odisha announced free education from KG to postgraduate levels in government institutions, framing it as a major governance and welfare step.