Judicial & public trust: Ghana’s Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie warned that delays and weak court administration erode confidence in justice delivery. Local governance & services: Puducherry assistant college teachers in an indefinite sit-in protest the Career Advancement Scheme order, saying it cuts off arrears for 145 faculty. Accountability in public funds: Samoa’s government says district development money must be accounted for, pushing back on claims after large cash withdrawals from district accounts. Public safety & compliance: Thailand ordered a gun-control review after two deadly shootings near Bangkok, including a crackdown on illegal firearms and new permit suspensions. Immigration & housing: UK confirms closure of 13 asylum hotels, including Stratford’s Grosvenor Hotel, citing taxpayer savings and a shift to larger basic accommodation. Gender & leadership: Liberia’s Women’s Legislative Caucus begins a South-South mission to India on gender-responsive governance, while a report warns women’s representation in local government is falling due to violence and intimidation. Infrastructure & environment: Kerala’s human rights panel appointed former Chief Secretary S.M. Vijayanand to monitor waste management in Thiruvananthapuram after canal pollution and illegal dumping. Education continuity: General Santos City says face-to-face classes may resume soon after earthquake safety checks clear most classrooms.