Higher Education Policy & Tech: Philippine higher education leaders met at EdConnect 2026 (July 1-2) to tackle AI, digital transformation, workforce readiness, and quality assurance, with Mapúa University as guest of honor and MQA endorsement. AI Ethics & Global Leadership: Saudi Arabia used UNESCO’s Global Forum on the Ethics of AI to position itself as a hub for responsible AI policy, citing SDAIA-UNESCO cooperation and capacity-building. STEM Pathways for Students: Victoria University’s Brimbank Tech School opened with free, industry-linked STEM training for 13,000 secondary students, including robotics and VR, via partner schools. Student Protests & Exams in India: Jharkhand’s student leader Devendra Nath Mahto pressed a hunger strike and planned a march toward the state Assembly over alleged exam irregularities, as authorities imposed tight restrictions. University Governance Clash: UCT’s council fight escalated as the vice-chancellor took the university’s governing body to court over contested resolutions. International Student Visa Pressure: New US rules limiting international student stays are raising fears of costly visa stamping and disrupted study plans. School Safety in Thailand: Thailand set a 90-day deadline to roll out new nationwide school safety standards after a deadly shooting, including mental health checks and tighter entry controls. Anti-Drug Outreach: Bhiwandi police launched a school-and-community anti-drug reel contest with prizes and guidance camps. Global Health & Biotech Summit: Riyadh announced RGMBS 2026 (Sept 14-16) with 70+ country delegations focused on biotech, AI, workforce development, and investment. Learning Through Play: Ofsted praised Warrington’s Dunky’s Forest School for highly effective support for children with special needs and strong inclusive practice.