Public Administration & Jobs: Sri Lanka’s minister says development funds are flowing to district and divisional levels and argues the key bottleneck is skilled technical staff, announcing 133 new Technical Officers after a nine-year recruitment gap. Education Governance: In Iowa’s Keokuk, a former school board president has formally petitioned for the removal of the superintendent, tying the dispute to leadership and accountability amid budget pressures and school choice fallout. Opposition Politics in India: Tamil Nadu’s DMK escalates its feud with Congress, accusing Rahul Gandhi of “political immaturity” and undermining INDIA bloc unity. Malaysia Political Realignment: Ex-law minister Zaid Ibrahim signals a comeback, saying he hopes to contest the next election on a PAS ticket after a long party-hopping career. Israel-Lebanon & US-Iran Diplomacy: A Lebanese minister says Israel must set a clear withdrawal calendar for any ceasefire to work, while US-Iran talks face renewed scrutiny in Washington as senators demand the deal text be released for review. US Domestic Politics: California Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of directing a politically motivated DOJ probe into him and his wife. Health Regulation: New Zealand’s health minister faces backlash after replacing Medical Council leadership, with doctors warning independence is being politicized. Business & Local Governance: A Northern Ireland business survey finds firms have “zero confidence” in political leadership and delayed investment due to policy volatility.