School Safety & Gun Control: Thailand’s worst school shooting in years killed at least eight, including teachers and a 12-year-old student who later died, after a 14-year-old suspect allegedly killed his grandparents and then opened fire at Debsirin School; authorities say gun control will be tightened. Higher Education Policy: Nepal’s Ministry of Education wrapped a “Policy Lab” urging transparent, inclusive, result-oriented university faculty recruitment and promotion, with stronger research and student-friendly management. Teacher Workload & Well-being: Malaysia is pushing a more sustainable approach to teacher workload, citing admin overload, unstable online systems, after-hours tasks, and burnout risks. Education Access & Cost Relief: Malaysia’s NADI Mahir program helps parents buy school uniforms on instalments while training and employing local alumni to sew them. Admissions & Credentials: India’s UGC approved one-year PG options for students with four-year distance/online UG degrees under NEP 2020, while Delhi University released its DU UG 2026 third merit list with seat confirmation deadlines. School Funding & Outsourcing: India’s Pune Municipal Corporation is handing over eight civic schools to private management for nine years, shifting costs as CSR support ends—sparking debate over outsourcing versus strengthening public systems. Back-to-School Logistics: Kerala’s Mahatma Gandhi University postponed Monday exams due to heavy rain, with revised dates to follow.