Education Funding Fight (Philippines): A civil society group says the proposed 2027 DepEd budget cuts would slash support for special needs, Indigenous learners, Madrasah education, and the Alternative Learning System—while teacher hiring is at risk unless Congress restores funds. Civil Society Under Pressure (Malawi): Questions are growing over a secret social media surveillance system installed before Malawi’s 2025 election, with officials refusing to say what it did or whether it was properly monitored. Protest Policing (India): Telangana police launched a statewide crackdown on BRS leaders ahead of possible Assembly protests, including detentions and house arrests. Rights, Safety, and Accountability (India): A Delhi student trapped under rubble was rescued after sending an SOS video; authorities also moved against officials after a deadly hostel collapse. Human Rights in Conflict (Syria): A new report says Syria’s military field courts carried out thousands of death sentences and mass disappearances, including children and women. Tech + Youth Protection (Australia): Draft laws would impose a “duty of care” on social media platforms for under-18s and add fines for harmful content, plus an opt-out from certain algorithms. Public Services Gap (India): Maharashtra’s district hospitals still lack functional psychiatric inpatient units, pushing patients to regional facilities. Israel-Palestine Policy (UK): The UK is set to announce new restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, framed as a reset of relations and a renewed push for Palestinian rights. Migrant Protest Crackdown (UK): Far-right and anti-migrant demonstrators clashed with police in Portsmouth as the government hardened its stance on road-blocking protests.