AI Governance & Regulation: Australia is setting up a dedicated Office of AI inside the Prime Minister and Cabinet to coordinate AI rules, investment and national security, aiming for one national framework and clearer compliance expectations. Public Service Reform: Nigeria’s federal government launched a Reform Tracker, Knowledge Repository and a National Strategy for Public Service Reforms dashboard to improve transparency, accountability and performance monitoring across ministries. Digital Government & Access: Andhra Pradesh’s CM N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered officials to redraw business rules and push data-driven “real-time” governance, while Azerbaijan plans to integrate seven more services into its myGov platform. Local Administration Restructuring: Nepal’s Karnali Province is abolishing multiple directorates and training centres, shifting functions to a single training academy. Economic Measurement for Policy: India rolled out its first Index of Services Production, with trial data showing double-digit growth in most covered service sub-sectors. Accountability & Oversight: Singapore’s public accounts watchdog flagged contract, revenue and governance lapses across agencies, including issues tied to HDB grants and cancer-centre development. Housing Affordability: Australia’s Department of Housing launched a “Starter Home Supports” hub to simplify first-buyer schemes. Public Safety: UK plans an overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with opt-outs via account settings.