Public Housing Access: Spain’s CASA 47 launches a new portal for the state public housing stock, starting with 800 homes and promising quarterly additions, with a “swift and transparent” application process and rent capped at 30% of income. Digital Government: Malaysia will expand digital signatures in its e-Tanah land system from administrator-only use to public transactions over time, aiming to speed registrations and strengthen title record security. Justice & Corrections Modernisation: Jamaica is investing in digital tools, infrastructure, security, rehabilitation and staff training to modernise justice and correctional services and cut reoffending. Local Service Delivery Pressure: Iraq’s Tafga residents say water, roads and heating fuel shortages are worsening as winter nears, despite government land distribution. Public Safety Inspections: Delhi is ordering safety checks for PGs and coaching centres after the Satya Niketan collapse, while also reviewing student accommodation capacity. Public Finance & Oversight: World Bank outlines a roadmap for Liberia’s fiscal transformation at a public finance review launch. Infrastructure for Jobs: New Zealand’s Taranaki Alliance gets a $3m Regional Infrastructure Fund grant to help engineering and manufacturing firms win major contracts and protect skilled jobs. Elections & Governance: The Trump administration again asks the US Supreme Court to freeze parts of USPS mail-ballot rules ahead of midterms. Community Grants Scrutiny: Australia faces renewed questions over how a major community grants program was allocated, with analysis alleging heavy bias toward government-held electorates. Security Incident: Kaduna’s vigilante service deputy commander was killed in a bandit attack, underscoring ongoing local security strain.