AI Governance Push: EC-Council launched an “Adopt. Defend. Govern.” AI framework plus a free readiness self-assessment tool to help organizations manage AI governance, security, and compliance. Public Sector Integrity: Curaçao announced its first integrity symposium and a baseline assessment of its integrity framework, while the financial watchdog Cft criticized the government for missing key financial documents. Digital Sovereignty: Curaçao MP Sandy Losiabaar urged tighter control over government data, warning that reliance on foreign cloud providers can raise legal and security risks. Cost-of-Living Relief: Curaçao rolled out an ANG 6 million package with monthly support and food assistance for vulnerable residents. Tax and Pay Changes: Nepal plans an AI hub and an “arsenic-free Tarai” water campaign; South Africa reported slow spending from the spaza shop fund; and the government doubled/raised personal income tax thresholds while increasing civil servants’ salaries. Infrastructure and Security: Spain advanced an AI governance law aligned with the EU AI Act; Ontario expanded skilled trades and STEM training funding to $1.7B; and the UK proposed tougher penalties for damaging subsea cables. Governance Under Pressure: Mpumalanga officials were arrested over a high-profile murder tied to an integrity unit, and Zimbabwe began a 90-day emergency suspension to rehabilitate degraded river systems.