NGO Oversight & Rights: A Philippine military official faced questions at a Commission on Appointments hearing over alleged red-tagging and human-rights issues tied to a terrorism-financing complaint involving an NGO, with the committee ultimately terminating consideration of the opposition. Digital Safety for Kids: An Indian child-protection group urged a national policy to ban smartphones in schools and restrict children’s online access, arguing platforms—not families—should face penalties. Rural Health Access: In Ghana’s Upper West Region, years of delayed emergency transport are highlighted as five “last mile” communities receive ambulances after struggling to reach care. Community Health & Peacebuilding: Nigeria’s Middle Belt Brain Trust, with partners, opened a health facility in a displaced community, framing healthcare as a tool for stability and coexistence. Public Health Advocacy: In Guyana, BROCODE Guyana stepped up outreach after prostate cancer overtook breast cancer in diagnoses, pushing men 40+ toward PSA screening. Election Integrity: Maine’s secretary of state warned voters about misleading election information websites, urging use of official .gov pages. Nonprofit Funding Transparency: Multiple U.S. local rankings based on IRS Form 990 show how heavily some nonprofits rely on government grants, with several organizations reporting grant-driven revenue shares well above half. Humanitarian Crisis: The UN heard testimony on Oleshky’s worsening conditions, with claims of blocked aid and civilians cut off from essentials amid drone attacks.