Prime Minister reshuffle in South Korea: President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook, the SMEs minister, as the next prime minister—positioning her as a driver for an “AI transition” if confirmed by the National Assembly. Diplomacy under pressure (Iran-US): Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to deliver a message from the army chief and push renewed Iran-US talks as the US shoots down more Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Parliamentary accountability (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s speaker rebuked the energy minister over a missed gas-supply pledge to a fertiliser factory, warning ministers to vet commitments before making them in parliament. Humanitarian release (Nigeria): A Boko Haram faction linked to JAS released 416 Ngoshe women and children after months in captivity, following sustained advocacy and negotiations. Local governance & transparency (India): Delhi’s municipal corporation was ordered to disclose stray-dog records and NGO payments after the information watchdog found “deliberate resistance” in an RTI case. Housing and building rules (Qatar): Qatar amended villa and palace architectural requirements to allow more flexible residential expansion while preserving privacy and the country’s architectural identity. Regional water cooperation (Southern Africa): Ministers backed stronger shared-river management under INMACOM, framing water governance as key to food security and economic resilience.