Disaster Preparedness: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders a whole-of-government response for possible Super Typhoon Bavi (named “Inday” if it enters the PAR), including pre-disaster risk meetings, evacuations, rescue and relief prepositioning, and sea travel bans. Public Safety & Child Protection: NSW launched an independent review after police found a four-year-old’s body; officials say child protection had received multiple reports about the case, raising questions about how it was handled. Governance & Service Delivery: Qatar’s government services centers delivered 38,980 services in May, with Foreign Affairs leading—an example of “one-roof” public access. Digital Government: Abu Dhabi rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 26,000 civil servants across 27 entities, aiming for an AI-native public sector with data processing inside UAE borders. Local Administration: NSW’s mobile service centre returns to Barooga (July 29) offering driver tests, licences, checks, certificates, and cost-of-living support. Public Transport: Delhi’s DTC launches experimental Route 753 Ext linking Mori Gate ISBT to west Delhi localities and Kheri Baba Pul to improve connectivity. Labour & Pay Talks: Ireland’s SIPTU plans ballots for tens of thousands of public service workers over expired pay talks and stalled negotiations. Health Access: Ireland’s University Hospital Waterford expands to 24/7 cardiac care after a decade-long push, cutting emergency travel for serious heart attacks. Cyber Resilience: Sri Lanka’s Management Club highlights rising cyber threats and lessons from recent incidents.