Public Finance Under Court Scrutiny (Argentina): A federal judge in La Plata demanded urgent reports on how road-fuel trust funds (SisVial) were used, citing low execution rates and large sums sitting in bonds and deposits, while the presidential spokesman denied any misuse. Civil Service Leadership (Nigeria): Civil society groups backed President Tinubu’s appointment of Dr. Abel Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, framing it as a push for a more efficient, accountable public service. Local Governance & Planning (UK): Wirral councillors and sports-field charities welcomed a government u-turn that keeps Sport England as a statutory consultee, after fears that protections for playing fields and green spaces would be weakened. Health System Management (Kenya): Nairobi’s new Health Services and Management Act gives Level Five hospitals more financial and institutional responsibility, with boards and competitively appointed CEOs, aiming to strengthen oversight and patient protection. Public Procurement & Transparency (India): India opened applications for more Government Approved Test Centres under metrology rules, expanding verification capacity to speed compliance and improve consumer protection. Digital Governance & Security (France): French authorities launched investigations after major breaches hit the Ministry of Public Action and Accounts, exposing data for hundreds of thousands of people and businesses. Immigration Policy Shift (US): The US set stricter “public charge” rules for Green Card applicants starting Sept. 18, with advocates warning it could deter families from using basic benefits.