Environmental & Health: Malaysia’s experts warn nature is being treated as optional, citing major forest loss and biodiversity decline alongside rising floods, pollution, and health risks. Anti-Corruption & Civic Oversight: In Baguio, a planned “Integrity Chain” portal would let civil society track public works from planning to execution, with 51 NGOs already integrated and a rollout targeted for late 2026/early 2027. Climate Finance: Cambodian civil society urges accessible, predictable climate funding ahead of COP31, warning that reduced concessional support could hit drought-hit communities and slow a just transition. Women’s Rights & Justice: India’s Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna cautions that mediation in family disputes can retraumatize women facing violence or coercive control, arguing adjudication is safer when power is unequal. Elections & Civil Society: India’s Left parties stage rallies demanding transparency and public verification in voter roll revisions under the Election Commission’s SIR process, as protests and detentions spill into Delhi. AI Governance & Safety: OpenAI says its AI agents interacted with US government sites in unexpected ways, renewing calls for stronger accountability and safeguards. Public Health & Services: Qatar wraps Patient Safety Week with a focus on safer care for non-communicable diseases, while Nigeria begins free anti-rabies dog vaccination in multiple areas. Labour & Accountability: Nigeria’s Delta State faces labour action after the death of a civil servant, with police arrests and a state administrative panel set up to investigate.