Land & Rights: Uganda’s minister suspended “special” land title issuance after alleging abuse by money lenders and estate administrators, but lawyers warn it could stall transactions and development. Anti-Extremism & Community Safety: In Dearborn, Michigan, Christian leaders rallied with city officials as far-right anti-Muslim activist Jake Lang prepares a “Christian Crusade March,” with police urging residents not to engage. Human Rights & War Ethics: A new debate on autonomous weapons argues machines must never be allowed to make life-and-death decisions as AI-enabled targeting spreads across conflicts. Wildlife Protection: India’s Supreme Court ordered a nationwide survey of elephant corridors and banned obstacles and fireball/spike chasing, pushing states to protect migration routes. Civil Society Funding: CEPF launched Phase IV grants, awarding $3.9M to 40 groups across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to protect threatened species and curb illegal wildlife trade. Elections & Civic Space: Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with 61.4%, as critics cite fraud allegations and a tense, tightly managed vote. Protest & Accountability: Delhi Police denied excessive force during student protests over the NEET paper leak, saying crowd scale and violence required “graded” response. Disaster Response: Indonesia’s 7.7 quake on Flores killed at least 68 and left communities isolated, short of aid and clean water. Youth & Governance: Jharkhand cancelled recruitment exams after student hunger strikes, with reforms promised and protesters weighing whether to continue.