Labor & Jobs Data: St. Maarten’s STAT restarted the 2026 Labor Force Survey after an eight-year gap, aiming to refresh unemployment and employment figures for policy planning. Public Finance & Pensions: India’s government is projected to receive a record ₹80,000 crore in dividends in 2026-27, while EPFO withdrawal rules are being simplified with shorter eligibility and more online processing. Social Support & Service Delivery: Australia’s Wellways Carer Gateway brought free carer support into the community in Nambour, highlighting counseling and peer help for unpaid carers. Housing & Land Governance: Canary Islands backs tougher limits on foreign property purchases to ease its housing crisis, and Hyderabad’s Telangana government ratified land transfer for a solid waste management facility tied to an eco-town project. Education Accountability: Odisha sought public feedback on revised primary textbooks after thousands of errors were found, and Delhi introduced a fee-hike framework requiring private schools to justify increases using set parameters. Digital Aid & Transport: The Philippines’ LTFRB partnered with GCash to deliver fuel subsidies directly to public transport drivers’ e-wallets. Trade & Economic Policy: Germany pledged stronger EU-level action to defend trade and counter unfair competition, signaling a tougher stance on China. AI & Government Stakes: Reports say OpenAI is in early talks about giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, as Washington scrutiny of AI firms grows.