Trade & Courts: A U.S. appeals court let the Trump administration keep collecting 10% worldwide tariffs while legal fights continue, with the temporary levy set to expire July 24. Public Finance & Accountability: U.S. HUD suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, citing serious financial management failures and alleged misuse of taxpayer money. Local Government & Services: Canada’s GCcoworking pilot is shrinking as a Gatineau federal co-working site closes, while New Zealand councils face public input on major local government restructuring. Grants & Compliance: Nepal moved to tax locally recruited UN and diplomatic mission staff, and India’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill would tighten hiring document checks for employers. Housing & Planning: Environmental and heritage groups urged the UK government to “reset” planning and housing rules ahead of final NPPF decisions, warning of weaker protections. Healthcare Costs: Cayman’s government is reviewing a proposed SHIC premium hike that could affect more than 12,000 residents. Infrastructure & Waste: South Africa’s government is writing off R29bn in e-toll debt as public resistance to the failed GFIP project endures. Workforce & Local Economies: Ghana’s vehicle dealers warned Chinese auto brands are squeezing local jobs through tax and duty advantages. Cyber & Governance: A new warning from African cybersecurity experts highlights an AI governance gap at universities, with data and academic independence at risk.