UFO Governance: Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb says the White House’s new UAP council was formed because officials are “baffled” by what the U.S. has been seeing, with a push to review unclassified data. Industrial Policy: Trinidad and Tobago signed an MOU to restart the Point Lisas steel plant, with potential upside in producing vanadium for aerospace and defense. AI Ethics & Global Rulemaking: Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University launched a Global Alliance for AI Ethics in Geneva, aiming for more inclusive, North-South AI governance. Public Safety & Service Delivery: Enugu State urged residents to avoid flood risks by keeping drains clear and not walking or driving through floodwaters. Poverty Coverage: Uttar Pradesh’s Zero Poverty campaign says 4.25 lakh families are already covered across eligible welfare schemes. Temple Accountability: Himachal Pradesh issued new rules for state-managed temples, including dual-lock donation boxes, mandatory audits, and CCTV-monitored counting. Digital Regulation: Canada’s Liberal government advanced a new digital safety and privacy regulator framework for kids’ online access and children’s data. Governance Integrity in Finance: HDFC Bank leadership said a part-time chairman’s abrupt resignation raised governance questions, prompting external law-firm review. Rights & Elections: UN special rapporteurs asked India for answers after allegations of discrimination in West Bengal’s electoral roll revision. Film Censorship: India’s government panel backed keeping the streaming ban on “Satluj,” citing sovereignty concerns. Local Politics: South Africa confirmed Jayden Adams’ death, while uMngeni named Chris Pappas as its DA mayoral candidate for 2026.