Health Workforce Shortfall: Bangladesh says 23,000+ sanctioned physician, nurse and health worker posts in government hospitals and upazila facilities remain vacant, with union-level centres especially under-staffed. Local Governance Overhaul: Ghana’s Local Government Minister begins a nationwide tour of metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, rolling out a first-year performance scorecard tied to revenue, sanitation, service delivery and citizen engagement. Local Council Restructuring: In England, South Kesteven’s unitary authority plans would cut councillors in Lincolnshire from 360 to 140, sparking concerns about reduced local representation. Public Safety and Accountability: Goa’s human rights commission has issued notices to state officials after a viral littering case allegedly preceded a student suicide, demanding reports. Youth and Jobs Pressure: UK retail leaders warn government taxes and “red tape” are pricing out hiring young people as NEET numbers rise. AI in Government: The UAE holds a workshop to implement agentic AI across federal entities, aiming to shift half of government services and operations within two years. Public Transport Funding: South Africa faces commuter anxiety as BRT grant support is phased back, with officials urging riders not to expect service shutdowns. Immigration and Trade Compliance: Malaysia’s finance ministry pushes a whole-of-government approach to curb misuse of visas for business activity and ensure imports meet standards.