Education Reforms (Philippines): DepEd rolled out SY 2026–2027 changes for 26M learners, including a three-term calendar, emergency learning continuity, updated assessment rules, and a strengthened senior high curriculum—plus guidance that AI can be used as a learning support tool while keeping teacher judgment and accountability front and center. Teacher Training (Bangladesh): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a skills-based, job-oriented training programme for 12,000 college teachers to better align National University teaching with employment-focused technical education. International Student Policy (UK/US): The UK plans tougher study-visa sponsorship rules for universities tied to course completion rates, while the US faces shifting visa scrutiny and longer-term uncertainty for international students. AI in Classrooms (US): A new NPR/Ipsos survey finds many K-12 teachers think AI is harming critical thinking, assessment clarity, and trust. Student Safety & Discipline (UK/US): Police evacuated student-heavy homes in Manchester after a suspicious item was found, and a CAIR lawsuit challenges suspensions of Muslim students over a social media video. Campus Life & Learning (Qatar/Italy): WCM-Q medical students used Cornell Stars to practice child interaction skills, while students in Rome uncovered a major 1,800-year-old Roman residence beneath their school gym. Funding Pressure (South Africa): Medical students warn NSFAS support is misaligned with year-round clinical training, leaving gaps in January and December. Justice & Accountability (India): Delhi Police arrested a couple from West Bengal in the murder of a Delhi University assistant professor, with investigators citing a property dispute motive.