Education Reform Deadline: Sri Lanka’s President has ordered officials to finalize a new Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, drawing on lessons from earlier reforms and covering early childhood, general, higher, TVET, digital and non-formal education. Student Safety & Protection: Malaysia’s education minister urged schools and district offices to act immediately on sexual harassment complaints, including police reports and child protection steps, warning against waiting for social media virality. Access to Learning: Pakistan’s Punjab plans “Libraries on Wheels” in Lahore, using 85 electric vehicles with tablets and LED screens to bring reading and digital learning to daily school visits. Mental Health in Schools: Qatar rolled out a Mental Health Promotion Programme in 54 government schools, training students and teachers and expanding counselling support with parent involvement. Higher Ed & Fraud Controls: Minnesota colleges flagged 7,700 suspected “ghost students,” as federal lawmakers push identity verification to stop financial-aid scams. Girls’ Schooling Under Pressure: Taliban authorities in Herat imposed new dress-related restrictions on girls’ schools and religious seminaries, threatening closures for non-compliance. Digital Expansion (India): India reported ICT coverage for 1.49 lakh schools, with smart classrooms, e-content in many languages, and expanded higher-ed subscriptions. Campus Life & Health: Scotland launched a targeted MenB vaccination offer for eligible students ahead of university and college starts.