Youth Homelessness Pressure (UK): A UK government-commissioned review warns rising NEET levels could push youth homelessness higher, with charities citing a growing “instability of worklessness” and tens of thousands already homeless or at risk. Public Health & Tobacco (Global/WHO): WHO urges governments to protect young people from nicotine addiction as tobacco firms market flavoured e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, calling for bans on flavours and stronger enforcement. Ebola Response Clash (Kenya/US): Kenya’s court halted a US-backed Ebola isolation facility at the last minute, triggering a diplomatic/legal standoff as Washington signals it will try to work around restrictions. Education Integrity (India): Opposition figures attacked India’s exam system after CUET-UG disruptions tied to a technical glitch, adding to ongoing NEET and other testing controversies. Charity Sector Funding (Canada/UK): Newfoundland and Labrador’s auditor general criticized a shelter “tent city” fix for weak planning and hard-to-measure outcomes, while UK charities warn funding cuts are threatening long-running family support services. Security & Defence (Australia/South Korea): Australia’s defence chief heads to Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue and then India for talks, while South Korea’s minister stresses “self-reliant” defence alongside a stronger US alliance amid North Korea threats. Sovereignty & Crime Policy (Brazil/US): Brazil sharply condemned the US move to label two Brazilian drug gangs as foreign terrorist organisations, warning it undermines sovereignty and could harm cooperation. Energy Relief (Pakistan): Pakistan cut jet fuel and light diesel prices immediately, aiming to lower costs for aviation and industry. Rail Safety (Malaysia): Malaysia is exploring monitoring tech and tougher laws to curb railway cable theft, citing public safety risks and service disruption. NGO/AI Scrutiny (N.W.T., Canada): Questions are raised after an AI-assisted “activity booklet” for Mining Week was funded by the territorial government, with responsibility placed on contractors. Local Governance & Culture (Malaysia): Malaysia’s cabinet extended Kaamatan greetings, framing the festival as unity and cultural heritage for Sabah’s multi-ethnic communities.