Civil Service & Migration: The Philippines Civil Service Commission approved an Overseas Filipino Workers–Preference Rating, adding points for eligible OFWs who fall short of the 80% CSE passing mark, aiming to help them re-enter government career service. Public Finance & Delivery: Nepal’s public debt jumped to Rs 2.961 trillion (44.87% of GDP), while analysts warn the 2026/27 budget cuts capital spending and may worsen weak spending capacity. Infrastructure Accountability: Ghana cleared arrears on the Tema Motorway contract to remove payment delays, and Australia’s auditor slammed governance failures on Snowy 2.0, citing cost overruns and weak delivery oversight. Governance & Services: India’s Delhi government is running NCMC enrollment camps for employees to boost public transport use, and Andhra Pradesh’s CM ordered mandatory field visits for officials to strengthen real-world service delivery. Tech, Rights & Oversight: India’s Delhi HC hearing continues over Telegram’s restriction, while Kansas City’s facial recognition on buses sparks privacy debate. Local Administration Reform: Moldova’s Ion Ceban calls for a national referendum on local public administration reform, arguing it could “liquidate” villages. Health & Social Impact: Saudi Arabia awarded a $1bn contract to run a behavioral care hospital under a PPP model. Public Safety & Humanitarian Conditions: Durban’s Sherwood migration processing site faces criticism over overcrowding and poor sanitation.