AI Governance & Public Service: Trinidad and Tobago’s government is pushing back on critics of proposed AI data centers, arguing risks will be managed and opponents are “naysayers,” while a separate report finds many HR teams use AI for compliance and hiring but only 39% have formal review processes for bias, accuracy, and legal risk. Public Finance & Local Delivery: South Africa’s National Treasury is temporarily withholding equitable-share transfers from about 71 municipalities to force fiscal discipline, as critics warn of “local government hell” from unpaid bills and mismanaged funds. Remuneration Oversight: Kenya’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission gazetted rules to strengthen pay and benefits governance across the public service, aiming to curb an oversized wage bill. Governance Reforms in Practice: Nepal’s new fast-track infrastructure push is colliding with Indigenous Newar land concerns in Khokana and Bungamati, while Ladakh is moving toward autonomous hill councils in all seven districts to deepen grassroots governance. Accountability & Integrity: Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering bills are drawing constitutional alarms from opposition MPs over expanded executive powers, and Iraq has launched anti-corruption raids targeting politicians and senior officials. Immigration & Rights: More than 40 human rights groups demand the UK close “inhumane” asylum accommodation in former military sites, citing prison-like conditions and inadequate support.