Governance & Integrity: Malaysia’s Tabung Haji RCI report says political interference shaped pilgrim fund decisions and calls out outdated legal powers that let ministers remove board members without reasons. Local Housing Delivery: The new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives cities more flexibility with federal grants and adds production-based incentives and penalties, aiming to overcome zoning and land-use bottlenecks. Public Finance & Pay: Moldova plans a new public-sector wage law after officials flagged unjustified pay gaps across similar roles, with targeted increases for priority sectors. Education-to-Work: England unveils work-focused education pathways for 14-year-olds, pairing core subjects with job-linked technical options and changing how schools are inspected. Public Exams & Youth: India’s Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 passed amid uproar, tightening penalties after paper-leak protests. Service Delivery & Digital Government: Nigeria’s services.gov.ng portal soft-launches to route government services through a single hub. Accountability in Child Protection: South Africa’s SECTION27 seeks court orders to force proper use and maintenance of the National Child Protection Register. Local Administration Watch: South Africa’s Emfuleni municipality paid up to R24m to long-suspended employees, plus R7m in legal fees, drawing criticism over indefinite suspensions. Disaster Response: Odisha floods have killed at least three and displaced over 188,000 people, with relief centers activated and officials deployed. Public Safety & Fraud: India’s NSE warns investors against “Profit Plus” Telegram/YouTube stock tips that ask for login credentials.