Assaults and arrests in India’s protest politics: In Pune, citizens plan a Sunday march to back anti-noise activist Vidyanand Bapat after he was assaulted while speaking to reporters, with organizers pushing for a “DJ-free Ganesh festival.” In Delhi and UP, social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj—accused of boasting he “cracked the skull” of a student activist’s father—was detained in Bulandshahr, while Delhi Police added POCSO and SC/ST Act charges after FIRs tied to the Jantar Mantar protest. Foreign-donation scrutiny in the UK: Reform UK faces fresh fallout after an undercover sting and resignations of senior figures, prompting calls for the standards watchdog to investigate possible impermissible foreign donations. Civic space under pressure in Tunisia: Tunisian authorities detained journalist Mohamed Yousfi as he headed to a radio interview, with press freedom groups linking the move to critical reporting. Health policy and accountability in Kenya: President Ruto’s universal health reforms are challenged after the rushed passage of a new Social Health Insurance framework that replaces the older insurer and requires broad income contributions. Climate justice and civil society: Nepal is pressing the UN Loss and Damage fund for “justice and compensation” after deadly floods, while Azerbaijan prepares for UN Climate Week in Baku with civil society and finance stakeholders expected to attend. Human rights and protection: Nigeria’s NSCDC says it rescued 15 minors trafficked and sold via a fake NGO “Back to School” scheme, arresting suspects tied to the operation.