Security Cooperation: Kaduna’s government praised the NSA’s Forest Guards program, training 1,000+ armed guards to counter terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, with federal-state coordination and welfare support at the center. Governance & Media Independence: Liberia’s Press Union warned agencies against using public communication platforms as “attack dogs,” urging transparency and citizen-focused messaging instead of partisan confrontation. Public Broadcasting Fight: Malta’s Nationalist Party accused Malta’s TVM of being government-controlled, citing an imbalance in government vs opposition sound-bites in PBS coverage. Education Censorship: J&K ordered schools and coaching centers to screen books for “objectionable content,” escalating a dispute over curriculum and separatist-linked publications. Energy Transition Deals: Rajasthan signed a clean-energy framework with the International Solar Alliance, including grid modernization and an AI digital-twin pilot; Mongolia plans renewable auctions with battery storage to ease southern power shortages. Climate Disaster Response: Guam began recovery after Super Typhoon Bavi, reporting limited structural losses but serious coastal erosion. International Investment Push: Malaysia’s reforms after 1MDB were highlighted as restoring investor confidence, while the UAE reported record FDI inflows and targets under its National Investment Strategy 2031. World Cup Politics & Oversight: FIFA upheld a yellow card against France’s Michael Olise, while broader World Cup governance controversies continue to fuel political scrutiny of football authorities.