IMF Watch (Sri Lanka): The IMF wrapped up a visit to Sri Lanka, saying the economy stayed resilient with 4.2% growth in 2026Q2, 11 straight quarters of expansion, reserves up to US$6.9bn, and debt restructuring largely done—while warning of downside risks from the Middle East conflict, global trade policy, and El Niño. Civic Space & Rights (India): India’s voter-list “SIR” dispute sparked a political firestorm, with opposition leaders accusing the Election Commission of “one-man autocracy” and “vote chori,” while calls grew for accountability. NGO/Child Protection (Ireland): Ireland’s human-rights watchdog warned child trafficking is badly under-identified, citing very low formal victim numbers in 2024–25 and urging stronger victim recognition systems. Digital Governance (Australia–US): The US raised “serious concerns” about Australia’s proposed social media algorithm reforms, warning forced feed rules could enable censorship beyond Australia. Women, Peace & Security (Liberia): Liberia launched its Third Women, Peace and Security action plan at the UN, stressing women’s full participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. Civil Society & Elections (Malaysia): Sarawak boundary review faces more than 20 expected public representations, with a civil society group urging early submissions. Regional Cyber Cooperation (West Africa): Liberia’s telecom regulator called for Mano River Union countries to coordinate against cross-border cyber threats and build a shared digital security approach.