Rural Development in India: A nationwide network of Community Resource Persons, ASHAs and Anganwadi workers is acting as the “last mile” for services from farming support to health and gender programs, showing how local cadres can turn policy into doorstep delivery. High-Speed Roads: India’s NHAI issued new guidelines for access-controlled, high-speed national highways to standardize DPRs, improve safety, and boost operational efficiency. Trade Tensions: With the U.S. weighing tariff moves up to 100%, India is racing to sign new trade deals—raising the question of whether diversification can truly cut dependence on America. AI and Work Readiness: A new Asia-Pacific report warns AI adoption is outpacing youth job readiness, widening inequality unless skills like judgment and problem-solving keep up. Climate Security in West Africa: Experts at an ECOWAS Parliament session warn worsening climate is driving displacement, food insecurity and deeper insecurity. Sports—Asian Games: India’s medal push continues in Aichi-Nagoya, including Suchika Tariyal’s historic MMA bronze and more shooting success, while Philippines teams notch wins in 3×3 basketball and baseball. Global Diplomacy: Nigeria’s UNGA push will be guided by national interest and calls for reforming global institutions to better reflect today’s realities.