Healthcare Budget Oversight (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Health Minister said a RM500m expenditure restriction warrant is a technical re-planning of surplus allocations and won’t affect operations or approved staffing for public healthcare. Digital Governance (Pakistan): Pakistan’s IT ministry told a Senate panel there’s currently no law declaring internet an essential service, though it said connectivity is critical for governance and services—requiring legislative and regulatory changes. Cash Distribution Regulation (Australia): Australia introduced a Cash Distribution Framework Bill to keep cash access reliable as usage declines, with ACCC oversight, service standards, and crisis powers. Disability Support Fight (Australia): Disabled people and families delivered a petition urging Parliament to scrap the Support Services Bill, arguing it shifts responsibility to families and limits legal claims. Public Service Delivery & Accountability (UK): Durham County Council’s SEND Local Area Reform Plan was sent to the Department for Education to unlock £32m, but critics say taxpayers shouldn’t cover government funding gaps. AI & Government Stake (US): OpenAI discussed offering the US government a 5% stake to ease political pressure, with a possible similar approach for other AI firms. Local Participation in Planning (Tanzania): Dar es Salaam will restart the Sinza Redevelopment Plan after residents complained about weak participation and unclear land rights. WhatsApp Usernames (India): India asked Meta to pause WhatsApp’s usernames rollout pending consultations, citing fraud and impersonation risks. Public Transport Performance (India): Maharashtra set a one-month deadline for MSRTC to improve finances, warning of transfers or demotions and launching an investigation team.