Education Access & Planning: Oman’s Ministry of Education set a GED preference modification window for 21 July–1 August via the Higher Education Admission Centre, with technical support and counseling centers ready for students and parents. Student Safety & Violence: In Nigeria’s Borno State, troops foiled an attempted mass abduction at Federal Government Girls College, Monguno, rescuing 46 students after a gun battle; in the Philippines, a Davao Oriental State University student intern died after a July 15 truck crash, while another case in Naga City reports a grade school teacher found dead at home as police investigate. Student Protests & Exam Trust: Odisha’s Naveen Patnaik urged the Centre to open dialogue with students protesting exam irregularities and paper leaks, calling for debate in Parliament to restore trust. Higher Ed & Student Life: The US finalized a rule capping F and J student stays at four years, with tighter limits on transfers and changing study objectives; the UK also flagged gaps in PhD career guidance, with many students unhappy with supervisor support. Student Support & Recognition: A Nigerian MP backed 248 needy tertiary students with GH¢331,000, and a UK teacher won Further Education Teacher of the Year for employer-linked career support. Student Learning & Opportunities: Sierra Leone’s Tech for Kids Level 1 program graduated 120 pupils, showcasing digital skills.