Education & Courts: India’s Supreme Court heard the Centre’s plan to implement CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9, with officials asking for time to work out “modalities” so students aren’t pressured. Public Health & Rights: Russia’s health ministry is studying tighter abortion rules for minors aged 15-18, including proposals to restrict access without parents’ knowledge. Elections & Voting Access (US): U.S. states and AG Dan Rayfield are pushing back after the federal government asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on USPS mail-ballot rules, arguing states—not Washington—run elections. International Security: South Korea is reportedly preparing for a possible Hormuz deployment, but its government says no decision has been made yet. Diplomacy & Defense: Indonesia’s Prabowo is credited with boosting Indonesia’s global profile through high-level diplomacy, including defense and security agendas. Humanitarian Crisis (Haiti): Haiti urged the UN Security Council to renew the mandate of an anti-gang force as its mission nears expiry, warning violence could derail long-postponed elections. Cost of Living & Governance: England tightens school uniform rules—primary capped at three branded items, secondary at four—aimed at cutting family costs. Transport Policy (Ireland): Ireland confirmed bus and train fare hikes averaging 15% from January 2027, drawing backlash over value and reliability. Government Tech: Canada launched Digital Transformation Canada to modernize federal services and procurement, with a new CEO named.