School Security & Violence: Turkey’s education minister said one student died after a teenage girl stabbed pupils at a school in Istanbul’s Basaksehir, renewing pressure on school safety. Parliamentary Accountability: Northern Ireland’s Stormont saw an Alliance walkout during debate on a no-confidence motion against DAERA Minister Andrew Muir after a June cattle cull controversy. Tech in Politics: Wales’ Senedd erupted after a Reform politician was accused of using smart glasses that may display prompts during a debate. Public Safety & Order: Curaçao’s former interim prime minister Stanley Betrian urged a separate public order and safety authority, arguing unrest and enforcement gaps are worsening. Justice & Law Reform: Algeria’s justice minister presented a Penal Code draft to the Council of the Nation, including proposals for harsher penalties such as death for certain crimes. Energy Infrastructure: Serbia will begin laying pipes for a gas interconnector with North Macedonia next week, aiming to finish by early 2028. Government Digital Services: Bulgaria’s innovation minister said seamless state communication via mobile and an EUDI digital identity wallet is targeted by 2030. Health Supply: Kerala said medicine supplies in government hospitals have been streamlined, with steps to prevent shortages. Leadership Changes: Laos elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister in a unanimous vote. Energy Markets: Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said oil pumped through the East-West pipeline reached 5.8 million barrels as operations resumed after disruption. International Security Talks: Qatar’s Amir met Iran’s interior minister, focusing on de-escalation and regional stability.