Coalition Politics: Malaysia’s Johor election campaign ramps up as Pakatan Harapan frames the vote as a stability test, with leaders stressing alignment between state and federal priorities ahead of the June 12 key-date meeting. Repatriation & Jobs: Ghana says it has secured about 200 jobs for evacuated Ghanaians returning from South Africa after xenophobic attacks, aiming to reintegrate returnees and restore livelihoods. Government Shake-Up in Europe: Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats oust populist Nemunas Dawn from the coalition, setting up cabinet changes and a new governing majority. UK Security & Diplomacy: MPs warn Britain’s delayed Defence Investment Plan is damaging military readiness and trust with allies, while David Lammy tells US VP JD Vance the Henry Nowak case has “nothing to do with mass migration.” India Governance & Integrity: India’s exam system faces fresh scrutiny as NEET-UG re-exam security plans reportedly include ultra-secure printing and military transport; meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi hails youth-led claims of CBSE-COEMPT discrepancies as a “defeat” for government. South Africa Migration Tensions: The South African government insists there will be no national shutdown on June 30 amid anti-illegal immigration protests, promising a state-led migration response. Elder Care Regulation: Sri Lanka moves to tighten oversight of unregistered elderly care homes, drafting new rules after only a fraction of facilities have registered. AI & Public Stakes: The US explores the idea of the public (and government) taking equity stakes in AI firms like OpenAI, linking AI wealth to broader public benefit.