Energy Costs & Consumer Impact: Ireland faces a hit to household budgets as tariff increases from Electric Ireland and Yuno Energy are expected to add roughly €250–€300 a year, with government excise cuts on petrol and diesel running alongside the hikes. Public Integrity & Digital Abuse: A Singapore traffic police officer was sentenced to 16 months for illegally accessing government databases to identify a person who reported him, then helping threaten that informant. Governance Reform by Decree: Nepal’s government drew criticism after proroguing a parliamentary session to introduce multiple ordinances, reigniting debate over ruling by ordinance. Anti-Corruption & Oversight: Nebraska lawmakers are urged to tighten oversight of no-bid contracts and fraud risks, with audit findings tied to misuse of public funds and grants. Local Service Delivery & Accountability: Chhattisgarh’s cabinet held an IIM-Raipur retreat focused on AI, digital governance, and public ethics as it shifts from conflict management toward development. Cybersecurity for Government Data: Andhra Pradesh reviewed its cyber security framework to protect citizen data as digital services expand. Flood & Emergency Response: Venezuela’s Miranda state opened temporary camps in Guarenas for earthquake-affected families, expanding inspections for those still outside shelters. Procurement & Transparency in Practice: A World Bank clarification says Anambra State did not express interest in Nigeria’s HOPE-Governance loan, pushing back on claims of disqualification. Government Claims on Progress: Nepal’s Balen Shah administration released its 100-day report, scoring 87.2% on a 100-point governance reform agenda. Ransomware & Public Sector Risk: A case study says a US government entity paid about $1m to keep stolen files private, highlighting how some “ransomware” deals focus on silence rather than decryption.