Pakistan Governance Debate: Former ministers at a Lahore seminar backed creating new provinces and empowering local governments, arguing Pakistan’s system needs constitutional change and less dynastic politics. Cambodia Business Financing: Phnom Penh hosted a National Business Financing Forum to spotlight government credit, guarantees, grants, and skills support for MSMEs and economic resilience. Spain Debt Fight: Valencia’s PSPV says Bank of Spain figures show nearly €45bn of Generalitat debt was built under PP governments, while it criticizes the current Consell for rejecting financing reform. Armenia Asset Seizures: Prosecutors won court approval to put Tsarukian-linked shares under state “management and maintenance” pending confiscation demands, deepening a politically charged crackdown. Canada Arctic Security: Ottawa awarded a $2.3bn+ contract for enhanced satellite communications to support Arctic sovereignty and national security. Middle East Diplomacy & Oil: Trump’s renewed push for talks with Iran met resistance from Tehran; oil slid as markets weighed diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz risks. UK Data & Encryption: UKGI disclosed a data breach exposing 51 officials’ emails; Apple again challenged a UK order seeking access to encrypted user data. Domestic Violence Policy (Malaysia): Malaysia is studying a Domestic Violence Offenders Registry and shelter upgrades to curb repeat abuse. Energy Transition (Australia): Australia expands solar discounts for “missing middle” mid-scale rooftops up to 1MW, aiming to speed commercial and farm adoption. Public Safety (Nepal): Nepal lawmakers urged action on cooking gas shortages, pressing for better supply planning and subsidy targeting. Local Government (US): St. Mary’s County opened registration for a Citizens Academy to boost transparency and public engagement.