Judicial Overhaul: Israel’s High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee, citing a judge shortage that has “severely impacted” court functioning. Budget Oversight: Uganda launched “National Budget Month” for FY 2026/27, shifting focus from passing the budget to monitoring and public accountability. Public Spending Scrutiny: Israel’s environment minister hit back at claims from her own ministry data, calling them “fake news” amid a fight over environmental funding. Fuel Controls: Sri Lanka’s energy minister said the government will strictly enforce the fuel QR code system to curb consumption and foreign-exchange outflows. EU-Russia Tensions: Russia said it hasn’t yet received Armenia’s reply to a warning letter about consequences if Armenia joins the EU, including potential supply cutoffs. Housing & Land: India’s housing minister said the Delhi Gymkhana Club lease land can be taken back for defence infrastructure and other uses. Education Accountability: India’s Congress demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over CBSE’s OSM cybersecurity breach claims. World Cup Politics: Ghana’s sports minister confirmed the Black Stars are ready for 2026 and expects two goalkeepers to be dropped from the provisional squad. Youth Employment Push: UK government tapped former M&S boss Marc Bolland to help deliver “youth guarantee” reforms after warnings of a “lost generation.” Security & Diplomacy: China accused Japan’s defence minister of “baseless” claims after he warned Beijing was expanding capabilities without transparency.