Higher Education Policy & Partnerships: Malaysia and Kazakhstan say they’re rebooting higher-education ties after COVID, with new focus areas including AI, nuclear energy, critical minerals and agriculture, and noting thousands of Kazakh students who studied in Malaysia. Education in Crisis & Financing: Education Above All Foundation used UNGA81 to push protection of schooling in conflict and displacement, plus innovative financing and non-grant capital to keep children learning. Student Pathways & Career Readiness: Dubai’s Ru’ya 2026 recruitment and career discovery fair opens with 150+ employers and STEM-focused experiences for Emirati students and graduates. Access, Inclusion & Language Rights: Ghana plans to institutionalise Ghanaian Sign Language in education, including teacher training and standardized terminology. Quality Assurance in Universities: Qatar’s Doha University of Science and Technology received international accreditation for six programs in computing and engineering. School Community & Wellbeing: Kurdistan Region’s UKH marks 20 years, with President Nechirvan Barzani urging investment in knowledge; Bhavans Bahrain marks International Day of Peace with student-led activities. Local Governance & School Oversight: Texas districts face trustee-election delays tied to state takeover districts, raising concerns about local representation. Teacher Recognition: New York names R.C. Murphy Middle School world language teacher Emiliano Geoninatti Teacher of the Year.